Maldon and East Chelmsford — UK General Election Results
Maldon and East Chelmsford was won by Conservative at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 12,573 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Maldon and East Chelmsford from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | John Whittingdale (Conservative) | 24,524 | 48.7% | Kevin Freeman (Labour) | 10,039 (19.9 pts) | 76.1% |
| 2001 | John Whittingdale (Conservative) | 21,719 | 49.2% | Russell Kennedy (Labour) | 8,462 (19.2 pts) | 63.7% |
| 2005 | John Whittingdale (Conservative) | 23,732 | 51.5% | Sue Tibballs (Labour) | 12,573 (27.3 pts) | 66.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Whittingdale | Conservative | 24,524 | 48.7% | Yes |
| Kevin Freeman | Labour | 14,485 | 28.7% | No |
| Graham Pooley | Liberal Democrat | 9,758 | 19.4% | No |
| Leonard Overy-Owen | UKIP | 935 | 1.9% | No |
| Eleanor Burgess | Green | 685 | 1.4% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Whittingdale | Conservative | 21,719 | 49.2% | Yes |
| Russell Kennedy | Labour | 13,257 | 30.1% | No |
| Jane Jackson | Liberal Democrat | 7,002 | 15.9% | No |
| Geoffrey Harris | UKIP | 1,135 | 2.6% | No |
| Walter Schwarz | Green | 987 | 2.2% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Whittingdale | Conservative | 23,732 | 51.5% | Yes |
| Sue Tibballs | Labour | 11,159 | 24.2% | No |
| Matthew Lambert | Liberal Democrat | 9,270 | 20.1% | No |
| Jesse Pryke | UKIP | 1,930 | 4.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Maldon and East Chelmsford has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Maldon and East Chelmsford in the 2005 general election?
Conservative won Maldon and East Chelmsford in 2005 with 23,732 votes (51.5%), a majority of 12,573 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Maldon and East Chelmsford since 1997?
Since 1997, Maldon and East Chelmsford has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Maldon and East Chelmsford?
The closest result on record for Maldon and East Chelmsford was 2001, when Conservative beat Labour by just 8,462 votes (19.2 percentage points).