1979 general election · North West
Altrincham and Sale: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Altrincham and Sale at the 1979 general election with a majority of 15,230. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,23026.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%57,915 valid votes
- Electorate
- 74,547
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,873 | 51.6% | +8.8 | |
| Labour | 14,643 | 25.3% | −5.1 | |
| Liberal | 12,603 | 21.8% | −5.0 | |
| Others | 796 | 1.4% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 57,915 | |||
| Majority | 15,230 | 26.3% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Altrincham and Sale at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,873 votes (51.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Altrincham and Sale in 1979?
15,230 votes (26.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Altrincham and Sale in 1979?
77.7% of the 74,547 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,915 votes).
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