2005 general election · North East
Houghton and Washington East: 2005 general election result
Labour won Houghton and Washington East at the 2005 general election with a majority of 16,065. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,06546.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.5%34,694 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,309
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,310 | 64.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,245 | 18.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,772 | 13.8% | |
| Others | 1,367 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 34,694 | ||
| Majority | 16,065 | 46.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Houghton and Washington East at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,310 votes (64.3%).
What was the majority in Houghton and Washington East in 2005?
16,065 votes (46.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Houghton and Washington East in 2005?
51.5% of the 67,309 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,694 votes).
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