2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds Central: 2005 general election result
Labour won Leeds Central at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,866. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,86640.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 46.2%29,186 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,197
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,526 | 60.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,660 | 19.4% | |
| Conservative | 3,865 | 13.2% | |
| Others | 2,135 | 7.3% | |
| Valid votes | 29,186 | ||
| Majority | 11,866 | 40.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds Central at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,526 votes (60.1%).
What was the majority in Leeds Central in 2005?
11,866 votes (40.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Leeds Central in 2005?
46.2% of the 63,197 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,186 votes).
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