2005 general election · North East
South Shields: 2005 general election result
Labour won South Shields at the 2005 general election with a majority of 12,312. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,31240.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 50.4%30,206 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,986
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 18,269 | 60.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,957 | 19.7% | |
| Conservative | 5,207 | 17.2% | |
| Others | 773 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 30,206 | ||
| Majority | 12,312 | 40.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Shields at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 18,269 votes (60.5%).
What was the majority in South Shields in 2005?
12,312 votes (40.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in South Shields in 2005?
50.4% of the 59,986 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,206 votes).
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