Rhondda: 2005 general election result
Labour won Rhondda at the 2005 general election with a majority of 16,242. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,24252.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 61.1%31,148 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,998
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,198 | 68.1% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4,956 | 15.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 3,264 | 10.5% | |
| Conservative | 1,730 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 31,148 | ||
| Majority | 16,242 | 52.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,198 votes (68.1%).
What was the majority in Rhondda in 2005?
16,242 votes (52.1% of valid votes) over the Plaid Cymru.
What was the turnout in Rhondda in 2005?
61.1% of the 50,998 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,148 votes).
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