Gateshead East and Washington West — UK General Election Results
Gateshead East and Washington West was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 13,407 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Gateshead East and Washington West from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Joyce Quin (Labour) | 31,047 | 72.1% | Jacqui Burns (Conservative) | 24,950 (57.9 pts) | 67.2% |
| 2001 | Joyce Quin (Labour) | 22,903 | 68.1% | Ron Beadle (Liberal Democrat) | 17,904 (53.3 pts) | 52.5% |
| 2005 | Sharon Hodgson (Labour) | 20,997 | 60.6% | Frank Hindle (Liberal Democrat) | 13,407 (38.7 pts) | 56.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Quin | Labour | 31,047 | 72.1% | Yes |
| Jacqui Burns | Conservative | 6,097 | 14.2% | No |
| Alan Ord | Liberal Democrat | 4,622 | 10.7% | No |
| Michael Daley | Referendum Party | 1,315 | 3.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Quin | Labour | 22,903 | 68.1% | Yes |
| Ron Beadle | Liberal Democrat | 4,999 | 14.9% | No |
| Elizabeth Campbell | Conservative | 4,970 | 14.8% | No |
| Martin Rouse | UKIP | 743 | 2.2% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Hodgson | Labour | 20,997 | 60.6% | Yes |
| Frank Hindle | Liberal Democrat | 7,590 | 21.9% | No |
| Lee Martin | Conservative | 4,812 | 13.9% | No |
| Jim Batty | UKIP | 1,269 | 3.7% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Gateshead East and Washington West 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 Gateshead East and Washington West in the 2005 general election?
Labour won Gateshead East and Washington West in 2005 with 20,997 votes (60.6%), a majority of 13,407 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Gateshead East and Washington West since 1997?
Since 1997, Gateshead East and Washington West has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Gateshead East and Washington West?
The closest result on record for Gateshead East and Washington West was 2005, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 13,407 votes (38.7 percentage points).