1979 general election · Scotland
Ayrshire Central: 1979 general election result
Labour won Ayrshire Central at the 1979 general election with a majority of 11,704. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,70421.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.8%53,664 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,288
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 27,438 | 51.1% | +6.0 | |
| Conservative | 15,734 | 29.3% | +4.6 | |
| Scottish National Party | 5,596 | 10.4% | −14.1 | |
| Liberal | 4,896 | 9.1% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 53,664 | |||
| Majority | 11,704 | 21.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ayrshire Central at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 27,438 votes (51.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Ayrshire Central in 1979?
11,704 votes (21.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Ayrshire Central in 1979?
79.8% of the 67,288 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,664 votes).
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