Houghton and Washington East — UK General Election Results
Houghton and Washington East was won by Labour at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 16,065 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Houghton and Washington East from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Fraser Kemp (Labour) | 31,946 | 76.4% | Philip Booth (Conservative) | 26,555 (63.5 pts) | 62.1% |
| 2001 | Fraser Kemp (Labour) | 24,628 | 73.2% | Tony Devenish (Conservative) | 19,818 (58.9 pts) | 49.5% |
| 2005 | Fraser Kemp (Labour) | 22,310 | 64.3% | Mark Greenfield (Liberal Democrat) | 16,065 (46.3 pts) | 51.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Kemp | Labour | 31,946 | 76.4% | Yes |
| Philip Booth | Conservative | 5,391 | 12.9% | No |
| Keith Miller | Liberal Democrat | 3,209 | 7.7% | No |
| Jim Joseph | Referendum Party | 1,277 | 3.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Kemp | Labour | 24,628 | 73.2% | Yes |
| Tony Devenish | Conservative | 4,810 | 14.3% | No |
| Richard Ormerod | Liberal Democrat | 4,203 | 12.5% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Kemp | Labour | 22,310 | 64.3% | Yes |
| Mark Greenfield | Liberal Democrat | 6,245 | 18.0% | No |
| Anthony Devenish | Conservative | 4,772 | 13.8% | No |
| John Richardson | BNP | 1,367 | 3.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Houghton and Washington East 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 Houghton and Washington East in the 2005 general election?
Labour won Houghton and Washington East in 2005 with 22,310 votes (64.3%), a majority of 16,065 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Houghton and Washington East since 1997?
Since 1997, Houghton and Washington East has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Houghton and Washington East?
The closest result on record for Houghton and Washington East was 2005, when Labour beat Liberal Democrat by just 16,065 votes (46.3 percentage points).