2005 general election · North West
Oldham East and Saddleworth: 2005 general election result
Labour won Oldham East and Saddleworth at the 2005 general election with a majority of 3,590. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 3,5908.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.5%43,367 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,441
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,968 | 41.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 14,378 | 33.2% | |
| Conservative | 7,901 | 18.2% | |
| Others | 3,120 | 7.2% | |
| Valid votes | 43,367 | ||
| Majority | 3,590 | 8.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Oldham East and Saddleworth at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,968 votes (41.4%).
What was the majority in Oldham East and Saddleworth in 2005?
3,590 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Oldham East and Saddleworth in 2005?
57.5% of the 75,441 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,367 votes).
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