2005 general election · Scotland
Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath: 2005 general election result
Labour won Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath at the 2005 general election with a majority of 18,216. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,21643.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.0%41,796 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,073
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,278 | 58.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,062 | 14.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,450 | 13.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,308 | 10.3% | |
| Others | 1,698 | 4.1% | |
| Valid votes | 41,796 | ||
| Majority | 18,216 | 43.6% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,278 votes (58.1%).
What was the majority in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath in 2005?
18,216 votes (43.6% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath in 2005?
58.0% of the 72,073 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,796 votes).
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