2005 general election · South West
West Dorset: 2005 general election result
The Conservatives won West Dorset at the 2005 general election with a majority of 2,461. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,4614.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.2%53,225 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,854
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,763 | 46.5% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 22,302 | 41.9% | |
| Labour | 4,124 | 7.8% | |
| Others | 2,036 | 3.8% | |
| Valid votes | 53,225 | ||
| Majority | 2,461 | 4.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won West Dorset at the 2005 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,763 votes (46.5%).
What was the majority in West Dorset in 2005?
2,461 votes (4.6% of valid votes) over the Liberal Democrats.
What was the turnout in West Dorset in 2005?
76.2% of the 69,854 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,225 votes).
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