Truro and St Austell — UK General Election Results
Truro and St Austell was won by Liberal Democrat at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 7,403 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Truro and St Austell from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Matthew Taylor (Liberal Democrat) | 27,502 | 48.5% | Neil Badcock (Conservative) | 12,501 (22.0 pts) | 73.9% |
| 2001 | Matthew Taylor (Liberal Democrat) | 24,296 | 48.3% | Timothy Bonner (Conservative) | 8,065 (16.0 pts) | 63.5% |
| 2005 | Matthew Taylor (Liberal Democrat) | 24,089 | 46.7% | Fiona Kemp (Conservative) | 7,403 (14.4 pts) | 64.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Taylor | Liberal Democrat | 27,502 | 48.5% | Yes |
| Neil Badcock | Conservative | 15,001 | 26.4% | No |
| Michael Dooley | Labour | 8,697 | 15.3% | No |
| Carl Hearn | Referendum Party | 3,682 | 6.5% | No |
| Alan Haithwaite | UKIP | 576 | 1.0% | No |
| Dorienne Robinson | Green | 482 | 0.8% | No |
| Davyth Hicks | Mebyon Kernow | 450 | 0.8% | No |
| Lorna Yelland | Independent | 240 | 0.4% | No |
| Peter Bolland | Natural Law | 117 | 0.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Taylor | Liberal Democrat | 24,296 | 48.3% | Yes |
| Timothy Bonner | Conservative | 16,231 | 32.3% | No |
| David Phillips | Labour | 6,889 | 13.7% | No |
| James Wonnacott | UKIP | 1,664 | 3.3% | No |
| Conan Jenkin | Mebyon Kernow | 1,137 | 2.3% | No |
| John Lee | Independent | 78 | 0.2% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Taylor | Liberal Democrat | 24,089 | 46.7% | Yes |
| Fiona Kemp | Conservative | 16,686 | 32.4% | No |
| Charlotte Mackenzie | Labour | 6,991 | 13.6% | No |
| David Noakes | UKIP | 2,736 | 5.3% | No |
| Conan Jenkin | Mebyon Kernow | 1,062 | 2.1% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Truro and St Austell has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Truro and St Austell in the 2005 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Truro and St Austell in 2005 with 24,089 votes (46.7%), a majority of 7,403 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Truro and St Austell since 1997?
Since 1997, Truro and St Austell has been won by: Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Truro and St Austell?
The closest result on record for Truro and St Austell was 2005, when Liberal Democrat beat Conservative by just 7,403 votes (14.4 percentage points).