2005 general election · North West
Westmorland and Lonsdale: 2005 general election result
The Liberal Democrats won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 2005 general election with a majority of 267. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats
- Majority
- 2670.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%49,636 valid votes
- Electorate
- 69,832
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats Won | 22,569 | 45.5% | |
| Conservative | 22,302 | 44.9% | |
| Labour | 3,796 | 7.7% | |
| Others | 969 | 2.0% | |
| Valid votes | 49,636 | ||
| Majority | 267 | 0.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 2001 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland and Lonsdale at the 2005 general election?
The Liberal Democrats candidate won with 22,569 votes (45.5%).
What was the majority in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2005?
267 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Westmorland and Lonsdale in 2005?
71.1% of the 69,832 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,636 votes).
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