2005 general election · South West
Taunton: 2005 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Taunton at the 2005 general election with a majority of 573. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 5731.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%59,528 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,358
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 25,764 | 43.3% | |
| Conservative | 25,191 | 42.3% | |
| Labour | 7,132 | 12.0% | |
| Others | 1,441 | 2.4% | |
| Valid votes | 59,528 | ||
| Majority | 573 | 1.0% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Taunton at the 2005 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 25,764 votes (43.3%).
What was the majority in Taunton in 2005?
573 votes (1.0% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Taunton in 2005?
69.7% of the 85,358 registered electors cast a valid vote (59,528 votes).
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