East of England · Former constituency (1974–1979)
Hertfordshire South
Every general election in Hertfordshire South since 1974 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 11,799.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,858 | 54.1% | |
| Labour | 16,059 | 31.2% | |
| Liberal | 7,001 | 13.6% | |
| Others | 605 | 1.2% | |
| Valid votes | 51,523 | ||
| Majority | 11,799 | 22.9% | |
Con hold Turnout 79.0% of 65,198 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | Lab | 11,799 | 22.9 | 79.0% | Con hold |
| October 1974 | Con | Lab | 2,228 | 4.5 | 76.1% | Con hold |
| February 1974 | Con | Lab | 3,086 | 5.9 | 82.2% |
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 Hertfordshire South?
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 11,799.
Which parties have won Hertfordshire South?
At the 3 general elections held under this name since 1974: Conservative 3.
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