2005 general election · South East
North Thanet: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won North Thanet at the 2005 general election with a majority of 7,634. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,63417.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.3%43,732 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,577
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,699 | 49.6% | |
| Labour | 14,065 | 32.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,279 | 14.4% | |
| Others | 1,689 | 3.9% | |
| Valid votes | 43,732 | ||
| Majority | 7,634 | 17.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Thanet at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,699 votes (49.6%).
What was the majority in North Thanet in 2005?
7,634 votes (17.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in North Thanet in 2005?
60.3% of the 72,577 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,732 votes).
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