West Midlands · Former constituency (1974–1979)
Wolverhampton S.w.
Every general election in Wolverhampton S.w. since 1974 (until 1979). Latest: Conservative, majority 10,760.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,587 | 52.5% | |
| Labour | 15,827 | 31.2% | |
| Liberal | 6,939 | 13.7% | |
| Others | 1,313 | 2.6% | |
| Valid votes | 50,666 | ||
| Majority | 10,760 | 21.2% | |
Turnout — of 66,180 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Con | Lab | 10,760 | 21.2 | — | |
| October 1974 | Con | Lab | 5,300 | 11.2 | — |
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 Wolverhampton S.w.?
The Conservatives won Wolverhampton S.w. at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,760.
Which parties have won Wolverhampton S.w.?
At the 2 general elections held under this name since 1974: Conservative 2.
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