Who won the Rushcliffe constituency election in 2005?

Conservative held Rushcliffe constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 12,974 votes (23.0%). Turnout was 70.5%.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Rushcliffe in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Rushcliffe — 2005 General Election Result

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CON HOLD: Rushcliffe — 2005 General Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Conservative held Rushcliffe constituency on 5 May 2005. The Conservative majority was 12,974 votes (23.0%). Turnout was 70.5%.

Previous Results — Rushcliffe Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CON	7,643	78.5%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	CON	8,010	78.0%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	CON	13,829	75.3%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Rushcliffe Constituency

Who won the Rushcliffe constituency election in 2005?: Conservative held Rushcliffe constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 12,974 votes (23.0%). Turnout was 70.5%.
What does swing mean in UK elections?: Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Rushcliffe in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.