2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds East: 2005 general election result
Labour won Leeds East at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,578. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,57838.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.6%30,077 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,064
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,799 | 59.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,221 | 20.7% | |
| Conservative | 5,557 | 18.5% | |
| Others | 500 | 1.7% | |
| Valid votes | 30,077 | ||
| Majority | 11,578 | 38.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds East at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,799 votes (59.2%).
What was the majority in Leeds East in 2005?
11,578 votes (38.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Leeds East in 2005?
54.6% of the 55,064 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,077 votes).
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