Romsey — UK General Election Results
Romsey was won by Liberal Democrat at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 125 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Romsey from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Michael Colvin (Conservative) | 23,834 | 46.0% | Mark Cooper (Liberal Democrat) | 8,585 (16.6 pts) | 76.4% |
| 2001 | Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) | 22,756 | 47.0% | Paul Raynes (Conservative) | 2,370 (4.9 pts) | 68.7% |
| 2005 | Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) | 22,465 | 44.7% | Caroline Nokes (Conservative) | 125 (0.2 pts) | 69.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Colvin | Conservative | 23,834 | 46.0% | Yes |
| Mark Cooper | Liberal Democrat | 15,249 | 29.4% | No |
| Joanne Ford | Labour | 9,623 | 18.6% | No |
| Alan Sked | UKIP | 1,824 | 3.5% | No |
| Michael Wigley | Referendum Party | 1,291 | 2.5% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Gidley | Liberal Democrat | 22,756 | 47.0% | Yes |
| Paul Raynes | Conservative | 20,386 | 42.1% | No |
| Stephen Roberts | Labour | 3,986 | 8.2% | No |
| Anthony McCabe | UKIP | 730 | 1.5% | No |
| Derrick Large | Legalise Cannabis | 601 | 1.2% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Gidley | Liberal Democrat | 22,465 | 44.7% | Yes |
| Caroline Nokes | Conservative | 22,340 | 44.4% | No |
| Matthew Stevens | Labour | 4,430 | 8.8% | No |
| Michael Wigley | UKIP | 1,076 | 2.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Romsey has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Romsey in the 2005 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Romsey in 2005 with 22,465 votes (44.7%), a majority of 125 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Romsey since 1997?
Since 1997, Romsey has been won by: Conservative, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Romsey?
The closest result on record for Romsey was 2005, when Liberal Democrat beat Conservative by just 125 votes (0.2 percentage points).