2005 general election · East of England
South Suffolk: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won South Suffolk at the 2005 general election with a majority of 6,606. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,60613.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%48,707 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,768
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,471 | 42.0% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 13,865 | 28.5% | |
| Labour | 11,917 | 24.5% | |
| Others | 2,454 | 5.0% | |
| Valid votes | 48,707 | ||
| Majority | 6,606 | 13.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Suffolk at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,471 votes (42.0%).
What was the majority in South Suffolk in 2005?
6,606 votes (13.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in South Suffolk in 2005?
68.8% of the 70,768 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,707 votes).
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