2005 general election · North East
Wansbeck: 2005 general election result
Labour won Wansbeck at the 2005 general election with a majority of 10,581. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,58128.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 58.6%36,834 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,902
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,315 | 55.2% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 9,734 | 26.4% | |
| Conservative | 5,540 | 15.0% | |
| Others | 1,245 | 3.4% | |
| Valid votes | 36,834 | ||
| Majority | 10,581 | 28.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wansbeck at the 2005 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,315 votes (55.2%).
What was the majority in Wansbeck in 2005?
10,581 votes (28.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Wansbeck in 2005?
58.6% of the 62,902 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,834 votes).
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