Scotland · Former constituency (1955–1979)
North Angus and Mearns
Every general election in North Angus and Mearns since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 10,915.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,302 | 57.5% | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,387 | 23.2% | |
| Labour | 6,132 | 19.3% | |
| Valid votes | 31,821 | ||
| Majority | 10,915 | 34.3% | |
Con hold Turnout 73.8% of 43,122 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | SNP | 10,915 | 34.3 | 73.8% | Con hold |
| October 1974 | Con | SNP | 2,551 | 9.4 | 72.3% | |
| 1970 | Con | Lab | 9,595 | 34.7 | 74.6% | Con hold |
| 1966 | Con | Lib | 5,530 | 21.0 | 76.2% | Con hold |
| 1964 | Con | Lib | 4,133 | 15.2 | 77.0% | Con hold |
| 1959 | Con | Lab | 9,050 | 34.8 | 71.3% | Con hold |
| 1955 | Con | Lab | 10,193 | 38.0 | 72.3% |
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 North Angus and Mearns?
The Conservatives won North Angus and Mearns at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,915.
Which parties have won North Angus and Mearns?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1955: Conservative 7.
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