2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Pontefract and Castleford: 2005 general election result
Labour won Pontefract and Castleford at the 2005 general election with a majority of 15,246. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 15,24646.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 53.2%32,947 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,897
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,973 | 63.7% | |
| Conservative | 5,727 | 17.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,942 | 12.0% | |
| Others | 2,305 | 7.0% | |
| Valid votes | 32,947 | ||
| Majority | 15,246 | 46.3% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Pontefract and Castleford at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,973 votes (63.7%).
What was the majority in Pontefract and Castleford in 2005?
15,246 votes (46.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Pontefract and Castleford in 2005?
53.2% of the 61,897 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,947 votes).
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