2005 general election · North West
Makerfield: 2005 general election result
Labour won Makerfield at the 2005 general election with a majority of 17,542. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,54249.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 51.5%35,580 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,037
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,494 | 63.2% | |
| Others | 4,952 | 13.9% | |
| Conservative | 4,345 | 12.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,789 | 10.7% | |
| Valid votes | 35,580 | ||
| Majority | 17,542 | 49.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Makerfield at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,494 votes (63.2%).
What was the majority in Makerfield in 2005?
17,542 votes (49.3% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Makerfield in 2005?
51.5% of the 69,037 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,580 votes).
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