2005 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Shetland: 2005 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Orkney and Shetland at the 2005 general election with a majority of 6,627. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 6,62737.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.0%17,742 valid votes
- Electorate
- 32,876
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 9,138 | 51.5% | |
| Labour | 2,511 | 14.2% | |
| Conservative | 2,357 | 13.3% | |
| Others | 1,903 | 10.7% | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,833 | 10.3% | |
| Valid votes | 17,742 | ||
| Majority | 6,627 | 37.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Shetland at the 2005 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 9,138 votes (51.5%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Shetland in 2005?
6,627 votes (37.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Orkney and Shetland in 2005?
54.0% of the 32,876 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,742 votes).
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