1979 general election · Scotland
Aberdeen North: 1979 general election result
Labour won Aberdeen North at the 1979 general election with a majority of 19,114. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 19,11442.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.7%45,111 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,747
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,771 | 59.3% | +8.5 | |
| Conservative | 7,657 | 17.0% | +5.7 | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,796 | 12.9% | −16.9 | |
| Liberal | 4,887 | 10.8% | +2.7 | |
| Valid votes | 45,111 | |||
| Majority | 19,114 | 42.4% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeen North at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,771 votes (59.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Aberdeen North in 1979?
19,114 votes (42.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Aberdeen North in 1979?
69.7% of the 64,747 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,111 votes).
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