South East · Former constituency (1955–1979)
Southamptonitchen
Every general election in Southamptonitchen since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Labour, majority 1,602.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,036 | 46.3% | |
| Conservative | 26,434 | 43.6% | |
| Liberal | 6,132 | 10.1% | |
| Valid votes | 60,602 | ||
| Majority | 1,602 | 2.6% | |
Lab hold Turnout 74.7% of 81,151 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lab | Con | 1,602 | 2.6 | 74.7% | Lab hold |
| October 1974 | Lab | Con | 7,795 | 13.5 | 70.3% | |
| 1970 | Oth | — | — | — | 54.1% | Oth hold |
| 1966 | Oth | — | — | — | 49.0% | Oth gain from Lab |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 9,975 | 18.2 | 76.1% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 3,733 | 6.9 | 78.0% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 5,771 | 11.0 | 78.3% |
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 Southamptonitchen?
Labour won Southamptonitchen at the 1979 general election with a majority of 1,602.
Which parties have won Southamptonitchen?
At the 7 general elections held under this name since 1955: Labour 5, Others 2.
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