2005 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Rotherham: 2005 general election result
Labour won Rotherham at the 2005 general election with a majority of 10,681. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,68135.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 54.9%29,978 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,591
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,840 | 52.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,159 | 17.2% | |
| Conservative | 4,966 | 16.6% | |
| Others | 4,013 | 13.4% | |
| Valid votes | 29,978 | ||
| Majority | 10,681 | 35.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rotherham at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 15,840 votes (52.8%).
What was the majority in Rotherham in 2005?
10,681 votes (35.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Rotherham in 2005?
54.9% of the 54,591 registered electors cast a valid vote (29,978 votes).
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