2005 general election · South East
South Thanet: 2005 general election result
Labour won South Thanet at the 2005 general election with a majority of 664. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6641.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 64.8%41,242 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,640
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,660 | 40.4% | |
| Conservative | 15,996 | 38.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,431 | 13.2% | |
| Others | 3,155 | 7.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,242 | ||
| Majority | 664 | 1.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won South Thanet at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,660 votes (40.4%).
What was the majority in South Thanet in 2005?
664 votes (1.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in South Thanet in 2005?
64.8% of the 63,640 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,242 votes).
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