Who won the Wells constituency election in 2005?

Conservative held Wells constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 3,040 votes (5.7%). Turnout was 68.0%.

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 Wells in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.

CON HOLD: Wells — 2005 General Election Result

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

Conservative held Wells constituency on 5 May 2005. The Conservative majority was 3,040 votes (5.7%). Turnout was 68.0%.

Previous Results — Wells Constituency

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
12 December 2019 general	CON	9,991	75.3%	0.0%
8 June 2017 general	CON	7,582	73.8%	0.0%
7 May 2015 general	CON	7,585	71.7%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Wells Constituency

Who won the Wells constituency election in 2005?: Conservative held Wells constituency at the 5 May 2005 General Election. Conservative won with a majority of 3,040 votes (5.7%). Turnout was 68.0%.
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 Wells in 2005 is shown in the statistics above.