2005 general election · East of England
Rayleigh: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Rayleigh at the 2005 general election with a majority of 14,726. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,72631.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.3%46,193 valid votes
- Electorate
- 71,826
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,609 | 55.4% | |
| Labour | 10,883 | 23.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,406 | 16.0% | |
| Others | 2,295 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 46,193 | ||
| Majority | 14,726 | 31.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rayleigh at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,609 votes (55.4%).
What was the majority in Rayleigh in 2005?
14,726 votes (31.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rayleigh in 2005?
64.3% of the 71,826 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,193 votes).
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