2005 general election · South West
South Dorset: 2005 general election result
Labour won South Dorset at the 2005 general election with a majority of 1,812. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,8123.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.2%48,584 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,204
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,231 | 41.6% | |
| Conservative | 18,419 | 37.9% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,647 | 15.7% | |
| Others | 2,287 | 4.7% | |
| Valid votes | 48,584 | ||
| Majority | 1,812 | 3.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Dorset at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,231 votes (41.6%).
What was the majority in South Dorset in 2005?
1,812 votes (3.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Dorset in 2005?
69.2% of the 70,204 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,584 votes).
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