2005 general election · Scotland
Rutherglen and Hamilton West: 2005 general election result
Labour won Rutherglen and Hamilton West at the 2005 general election with a majority of 16,112. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 16,11237.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 57.7%43,261 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,997
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,054 | 55.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,942 | 18.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,023 | 13.9% | |
| Conservative | 3,621 | 8.4% | |
| Others | 1,621 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 43,261 | ||
| Majority | 16,112 | 37.2% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Rutherglen and Hamilton West at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,054 votes (55.6%).
What was the majority in Rutherglen and Hamilton West in 2005?
16,112 votes (37.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Rutherglen and Hamilton West in 2005?
57.7% of the 74,997 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,261 votes).
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