1979 general election · North West
Bebington and Ellesmere Port: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Bebington and Ellesmere Port at the 1979 general election with a majority of 486 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4860.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%74,081 valid votes
- Electorate
- 91,816
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,488 | 43.9% | +5.9 | |
| Labour | 32,002 | 43.2% | −4.3 | |
| Liberal | 9,591 | 13.0% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 74,081 | |||
| Majority | 486 | 0.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bebington and Ellesmere Port at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,488 votes (43.9%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Bebington and Ellesmere Port in 1979?
486 votes (0.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bebington and Ellesmere Port in 1979?
80.7% of the 91,816 registered electors cast a valid vote (74,081 votes).
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