2005 general election · South East
Lewes: 2005 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Lewes at the 2005 general election with a majority of 8,474. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 8,47418.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.9%46,552 valid votes
- Electorate
- 66,583
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 24,376 | 52.4% | |
| Conservative | 15,902 | 34.2% | |
| Labour | 4,169 | 9.0% | |
| Others | 2,105 | 4.5% | |
| Valid votes | 46,552 | ||
| Majority | 8,474 | 18.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Lewes at the 2005 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 24,376 votes (52.4%).
What was the majority in Lewes in 2005?
8,474 votes (18.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Lewes in 2005?
69.9% of the 66,583 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,552 votes).
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