1979 general election · North West
Blackpool North: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Blackpool North at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,229. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,22923.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%43,259 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,557
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,209 | 53.7% | +6.4 | |
| Labour | 12,980 | 30.0% | −4.1 | |
| Liberal | 6,127 | 14.2% | −4.5 | |
| Others | 943 | 2.2% | +2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 43,259 | |||
| Majority | 10,229 | 23.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Blackpool North at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,209 votes (53.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Blackpool North in 1979?
10,229 votes (23.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Blackpool North in 1979?
72.6% of the 59,557 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,259 votes).
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