2005 general election · Scotland
Lanark and Hamilton East: 2005 general election result
Labour won Lanark and Hamilton East at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,947. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,94727.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.1%43,589 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,081
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,072 | 46.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 8,125 | 18.6% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,746 | 17.8% | |
| Conservative | 5,576 | 12.8% | |
| Others | 2,070 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,589 | ||
| Majority | 11,947 | 27.4% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Lanark and Hamilton East at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,072 votes (46.1%).
What was the majority in Lanark and Hamilton East in 2005?
11,947 votes (27.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Lanark and Hamilton East in 2005?
58.1% of the 75,081 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,589 votes).
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