2005 general election · East of England
Peterborough: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Peterborough at the 2005 general election with a majority of 2,740. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7406.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 60.9%41,204 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,680
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,364 | 42.1% | |
| Labour | 14,624 | 35.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 6,876 | 16.7% | |
| Others | 2,340 | 5.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,204 | ||
| Majority | 2,740 | 6.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Peterborough at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,364 votes (42.1%).
What was the majority in Peterborough in 2005?
2,740 votes (6.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Peterborough in 2005?
60.9% of the 67,680 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,204 votes).
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