2005 general election · South West
Wells: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won Wells at the 2005 general election with a majority of 3,040. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,0405.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.3%52,965 valid votes
- Electorate
- 77,575
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,071 | 43.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 20,031 | 37.8% | |
| Labour | 8,288 | 15.7% | |
| Others | 1,575 | 3.0% | |
| Valid votes | 52,965 | ||
| Majority | 3,040 | 5.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Wells at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,071 votes (43.6%).
What was the majority in Wells in 2005?
3,040 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in Wells in 2005?
68.3% of the 77,575 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,965 votes).
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