Elections
Election results - 05 May 2005 Parliamentary Election
| Constituency | Elected candidate | Party | Electorate | Turnout | Majority | Hold/Gain | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow | Stephen HEPBURN | Lab | 61736 | 55.1% | 13904 | Hold - Lab | |
| South Shields | David Wright MILIBAND | Lab | 59330 | 51% | 12312 | Hold - Lab |