2005 general election · East Midlands
Rutland and Melton: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Rutland and Melton at the 2005 general election with a majority of 12,930. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,93026.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%49,284 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,058
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,237 | 51.2% | |
| Labour | 12,307 | 25.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,153 | 18.6% | |
| Others | 2,587 | 5.3% | |
| Valid votes | 49,284 | ||
| Majority | 12,930 | 26.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Rutland and Melton at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,237 votes (51.2%).
What was the majority in Rutland and Melton in 2005?
12,930 votes (26.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Rutland and Melton in 2005?
65.7% of the 75,058 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,284 votes).
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