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South West · Former constituency (1950–1992)

Cornwall North

Every general election in Cornwall North since 1950 (until 1992). Latest: Liberal Democrats, majority 1,921.

1992 general election

PartyVotesShareShare bar
Liberal Democrats Won29,69647.4%
Conservative27,77544.3%
Labour4,1036.6%
Others1,0661.7%
Valid votes62,640
Majority1,9213.1%

LD gain from Con Turnout 81.5% of 76,844 electors. Full result →

0%25%50%75%100%19501951F1974198319871992Conservative, 1950: 46.7%Conservative, 1951: 48.8%Conservative, February 1974: 38.2%Conservative, 1983: 52.4%Conservative, 1987: 51.7%Conservative, 1992: 44.3%Liberal, 1950: 38.3%Liberal, 1951: 34.9%Liberal, February 1974: 57.9%SDP–Liberal Alliance, 1983: 43.0%SDP–Liberal Alliance, 1987: 41.9%Labour, 1950: 15.1%Labour, 1951: 16.4%Labour, February 1974: 3.9%Labour, 1983: 3.9%Labour, 1987: 6.4%Labour, 1992: 6.6%Liberal Democrats, 1992: 47.4%
Vote share in Cornwall North at each general election Con Lib Alliance Lab LD

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ElectionWinnerRunner-upMajority%TurnoutResult
1992LDCon1,9213.181.5%LD gain from Con
1987ConAlliance5,6829.879.8%Con hold
1983ConAlliance5,0599.479.4%
February 1974LibCon8,72919.786.3%
1951ConLib5,14013.985.7%Con hold
1950ConLib3,0728.485.9%

Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.

Questions and answers

Who last won Cornwall North?

The Liberal Democrats won Cornwall North at the 1992 general election with a majority of 1,921.

Which parties have won Cornwall North?

At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1950: Conservative 4, Liberal Democrats 1, Liberal 1.

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