Charles Kennedy: general election record
Charles Kennedy led the Liberal Democrats at 2 general elections (2001, 2005). Seats, vote share and outcome of each.
Charles Kennedy also has a page with every constituency result since 2010: constituency record →
| Election | Party | Seats | Vote share | Votes | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Liberal Democrats | 62 / 646 | 22.1% | 5,985,704 | Not the largest party |
| 2001 | Liberal Democrats | 52 / 659 | 18.3% | 4,814,321 | Not the largest party |
Head-to-heads
Questions and answers
How many general elections did Charles Kennedy fight as party leader?
2: 2001 (Liberal Democrats, 52 seats), 2005 (Liberal Democrats, 62 seats).
What was Charles Kennedy's best general election result?
62 seats at the 2005 general election, with 22.1% of the vote.
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