West Chelmsford — UK General Election Results
West Chelmsford was won by Conservative at the 2005 general election, with a majority of 9,620 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in West Chelmsford from 1997 to 2005.
Full Election History, 1997–2005
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Simon Burns (Conservative) | 23,781 | 40.6% | Martin Bracken (Liberal Democrat) | 6,691 (11.4 pts) | 77.0% |
| 2001 | Simon Burns (Conservative) | 20,446 | 42.8% | Adrian Longden (Labour) | 6,261 (13.1 pts) | 61.1% |
| 2005 | Simon Burns (Conservative) | 22,946 | 44.9% | Stephen Robinson (Liberal Democrat) | 9,620 (18.8 pts) | 61.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Burns | Conservative | 23,781 | 40.6% | Yes |
| Martin Bracken | Liberal Democrat | 17,090 | 29.2% | No |
| Dr Roy Chad | Labour | 15,463 | 26.4% | No |
| Terry Smith | Referendum Party | 1,536 | 2.6% | No |
| George Rumens | Green | 411 | 0.7% | No |
| Martin Levin | UKIP | 323 | 0.6% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Burns | Conservative | 20,446 | 42.8% | Yes |
| Adrian Longden | Labour | 14,185 | 29.7% | No |
| Stephen Robinson | Liberal Democrat | 11,197 | 23.4% | No |
| Eleanor Burgess | Green | 837 | 1.8% | No |
| Ken Wedon | UKIP | 693 | 1.4% | No |
| Herb Philbin | Legalise Cannabis | 442 | 0.9% | No |
2005
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Burns | Conservative | 22,946 | 44.9% | Yes |
| Stephen Robinson | Liberal Democrat | 13,326 | 26.1% | No |
| Russell Kennedy | Labour | 13,236 | 25.9% | No |
| Ken Wedon | UKIP | 1,544 | 3.0% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
West 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 West Chelmsford in the 2005 general election?
Conservative won West Chelmsford in 2005 with 22,946 votes (44.9%), a majority of 9,620 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won West Chelmsford since 1997?
Since 1997, West Chelmsford has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in West Chelmsford?
The closest result on record for West Chelmsford was 1997, when Conservative beat Liberal Democrat by just 6,691 votes (11.4 percentage points).