1979 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Edgbaston: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1979 general election with a majority of 9,587. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,58720.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.8%46,564 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,645
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,192 | 54.1% | +10.2 | |
| Labour | 15,605 | 33.5% | −5.0 | |
| Liberal | 4,377 | 9.4% | −8.1 | |
| Others | 1,390 | 3.0% | +3.0 | |
| Valid votes | 46,564 | |||
| Majority | 9,587 | 20.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Edgbaston at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,192 votes (54.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1979?
9,587 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Edgbaston in 1979?
67.8% of the 68,645 registered electors cast a valid vote (46,564 votes).
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