Summary
Summary of the key information for the 2005 general election.
Share of the vote
Distribution of party votes by percentages.
| Party Name | Share of the vote: 2005 |
|---|---|
| Con | 44.1% |
| LD | 32.8% |
| Lab | 18.3% |
| UKIP | 3.8% |
| Green | 0.6% |
| Others | 0.3% |
Party results
Results for each party with number of votes, percentage share of the vote and changes since last election.
| Party | Con | LD | Lab | UKIP | Green | Others | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats won | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Votes (000s) | 160 | 119 | 67 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 363 |
| % vote | 44.1% | 32.8% | 18.3% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Candidates | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Deposits lost | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Highest and lowest 2005
| Safest seats by majority (%) | Average: 12.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch | 31.3% |
| 2 | Poole | 14.3% |
| 3 | Bournemouth East | 14.0% |
| 4 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 13.1% |
| 5 | North Dorset | 8.6% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Most marginal seats by majority (%) | Average: 12.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dorset | 3.7% |
| 2 | West Dorset | 4.6% |
| 3 | Bournemouth West | 7.6% |
| 4 | North Dorset | 8.6% |
| 5 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 13.1% |
Majority is calculated as the difference between the winning % share of the vote and second place % share of the vote.
View full list| Highest winning vote share % | Average: 46.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch | 55.3% |
| 2 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 50.0% |
| 3 | West Dorset | 46.5% |
| 4 | North Dorset | 46.4% |
| 5 | Bournemouth East | 45.3% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Lowest winning vote share % | Average: 46.2% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth West | 39.5% |
| 2 | South Dorset | 41.6% |
| 3 | Poole | 43.4% |
| 4 | Bournemouth East | 45.3% |
| 5 | North Dorset | 46.4% |
Share of the vote is calculated as the percentage of valid votes cast for each party.
View full list| Highest % turnout | Average: 66.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Dorset | 76.4% |
| 2 | Mid Dorset and North Poole | 72.1% |
| 3 | Christchurch | 70.3% |
| 4 | South Dorset | 69.4% |
| 5 | North Dorset | 69.3% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
View full list| Lowest % turnout | Average: 66.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bournemouth West | 53.9% |
| 2 | Bournemouth East | 59.0% |
| 3 | Poole | 64.0% |
| 4 | North Dorset | 69.3% |
| 5 | South Dorset | 69.4% |
Turnout is calculated as the percentage of electorate who voted.
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