2005 general election · North West
Rochdale: 2005 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Rochdale at the 2005 general election with a majority of 442. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 4421.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.9%40,836 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,576
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 16,787 | 41.1% | |
| Labour | 16,345 | 40.0% | |
| Conservative | 4,270 | 10.5% | |
| Others | 3,434 | 8.4% | |
| Valid votes | 40,836 | ||
| Majority | 442 | 1.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rochdale at the 2005 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 16,787 votes (41.1%).
What was the majority in Rochdale in 2005?
442 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rochdale in 2005?
57.9% of the 70,576 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,836 votes).
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