1979 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Barkston Ash: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Barkston Ash at the 1979 general election with a majority of 18,711. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 18,71126.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.1%71,789 valid votes
- Electorate
- 91,890
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,381 | 56.3% | +8.3 | |
| Labour | 21,670 | 30.2% | −2.2 | |
| Liberal | 7,909 | 11.0% | −8.6 | |
| Others | 1,829 | 2.6% | +2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 71,789 | |||
| Majority | 18,711 | 26.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Barkston Ash at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,381 votes (56.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Barkston Ash in 1979?
18,711 votes (26.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Barkston Ash in 1979?
78.1% of the 91,890 registered electors cast a valid vote (71,789 votes).
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