2005 general election · North West
Penrith and the Border: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Border at the 2005 general election with a majority of 11,904. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,90425.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 66.1%46,882 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,923
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,046 | 51.3% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 12,142 | 25.9% | |
| Labour | 8,958 | 19.1% | |
| Others | 1,736 | 3.7% | |
| Valid votes | 46,882 | ||
| Majority | 11,904 | 25.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Border at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,046 votes (51.3%).
What was the majority in Penrith and the Border in 2005?
11,904 votes (25.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Border in 2005?
66.1% of the 70,923 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,882 votes).
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