Torfaen: 2005 general election result
Labour won Torfaen at the 2005 general election with a majority of 14,791. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 14,79141.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.8%35,979 valid votes
- Electorate
- 61,210
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,472 | 56.9% | |
| Conservative | 5,681 | 15.8% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 5,678 | 15.8% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,242 | 6.2% | |
| Others | 1,906 | 5.3% | |
| Valid votes | 35,979 | ||
| Majority | 14,791 | 41.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Torfaen at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,472 votes (56.9%).
What was the majority in Torfaen in 2005?
14,791 votes (41.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Torfaen in 2005?
58.8% of the 61,210 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,979 votes).
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