1979 general election · West Midlands
Birmingham Erdington: 1979 general election result
Labour won Birmingham Erdington at the 1979 general election with a majority of 680. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6801.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.9%43,704 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,341
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,105 | 46.0% | −5.5 | |
| Conservative | 19,425 | 44.5% | +13.4 | |
| Liberal | 3,487 | 8.0% | −6.2 | |
| Others | 687 | 1.6% | −1.7 | |
| Valid votes | 43,704 | |||
| Majority | 680 | 1.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Birmingham Erdington at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,105 votes (46.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Birmingham Erdington in 1979?
680 votes (1.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Birmingham Erdington in 1979?
67.9% of the 64,341 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,704 votes).
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