2005 general election · North East
North Durham: 2005 general election result
Labour won North Durham at the 2005 general election with a majority of 16,781. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,78144.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 55.1%37,341 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,735
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,932 | 64.1% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,151 | 19.2% | |
| Conservative | 6,258 | 16.8% | |
| Valid votes | 37,341 | ||
| Majority | 16,781 | 44.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Durham at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,932 votes (64.1%).
What was the majority in North Durham in 2005?
16,781 votes (44.9% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in North Durham in 2005?
55.1% of the 67,735 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,341 votes).
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