2005 general election · South East
Reading East: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Reading East at the 2005 general election with a majority of 475. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4751.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.6%43,912 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,981
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 15,557 | 35.4% | |
| Labour | 15,082 | 34.4% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 10,619 | 24.2% | |
| Others | 2,654 | 6.0% | |
| Valid votes | 43,912 | ||
| Majority | 475 | 1.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Reading East at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 15,557 votes (35.4%).
What was the majority in Reading East in 2005?
475 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Reading East in 2005?
58.6% of the 74,981 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,912 votes).
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