1979 general election · Scotland
Aberdeen South: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Aberdeen South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 772. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7721.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%51,130 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,090
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,820 | 40.7% | +5.3 | |
| Labour | 20,048 | 39.2% | +4.4 | |
| Liberal | 5,901 | 11.5% | +1.9 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,361 | 8.5% | −11.6 | |
| Valid votes | 51,130 | |||
| Majority | 772 | 1.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Aberdeen South at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,820 votes (40.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Aberdeen South in 1979?
772 votes (1.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Aberdeen South in 1979?
78.6% of the 65,090 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,130 votes).
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