Barnsley East and Mexborough — UK General Election Results
Barnsley East and Mexborough was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 14,125 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Barnsley East and Mexborough from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jeff Ennis (Labour) | 31,699 | 73.1% | Jane Ellison (Conservative) | 26,763 (61.8 pts) | 63.9% |
| 2001 | Jeff Ennis (Labour) | 21,945 | 67.5% | Sharron Brook (Liberal Democrat) | 16,789 (51.6 pts) | 49.5% |
| 2005 | Jeff Ennis (Labour) | 20,779 | 62.9% | Sharron Brook (Liberal Democrat) | 14,125 (42.8 pts) | 49.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Ennis | Labour | 31,699 | 73.1% | Yes |
| Jane Ellison | Conservative | 4,936 | 11.4% | No |
| David Willis | Liberal Democrat | 4,489 | 10.4% | No |
| Ken Capstick | Socialist Labour | 1,213 | 2.8% | No |
| Arthur Miles | Referendum Party | 797 | 1.8% | No |
| Julie Hyland | Independent | 201 | 0.5% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Ennis | Labour | 21,945 | 67.5% | Yes |
| Sharron Brook | Liberal Democrat | 5,156 | 15.9% | No |
| Matthew Offord | Conservative | 4,024 | 12.4% | No |
| Terry Robinson | Socialist Labour | 722 | 2.2% | No |
| George Savage | UKIP | 662 | 2.0% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Ennis | Labour | 20,779 | 62.9% | Yes |
| Sharron Brook | Liberal Democrat | 6,654 | 20.1% | No |
| Carolyn Abbott | Conservative | 4,853 | 14.7% | No |
| Terry Robinson | Socialist Labour | 740 | 2.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Barnsley East and Mexborough has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Barnsley East and Mexborough in the 2005 general election?
Labour won Barnsley East and Mexborough in 2005 with 20,779 votes (62.9%), a majority of 14,125 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Barnsley East and Mexborough since 1997?
Since 1997, Barnsley East and Mexborough has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Barnsley East and Mexborough?
The closest result on record for Barnsley East and Mexborough was 2005, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 14,125 votes (42.8 percentage points).