1979 general election · North West
Ashton under Lyne: 1979 general election result
Labour won Ashton under Lyne at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,379. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,37918.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.6%44,876 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,588
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,535 | 54.7% | +0.8 | |
| Conservative | 16,156 | 36.0% | +6.7 | |
| Liberal | 3,699 | 8.2% | −8.6 | |
| Others | 486 | 1.1% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 44,876 | |||
| Majority | 8,379 | 18.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ashton under Lyne at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,535 votes (54.7%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ashton under Lyne in 1979?
8,379 votes (18.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ashton under Lyne in 1979?
76.6% of the 58,588 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,876 votes).
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