1979 general election · East of England
Braintree: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Braintree at the 1979 general election with a majority of 12,518. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,51820.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.9%60,783 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,103
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,593 | 52.0% | +12.5 | |
| Labour | 19,075 | 31.4% | −6.0 | |
| Liberal | 10,115 | 16.6% | −6.4 | |
| Valid votes | 60,783 | |||
| Majority | 12,518 | 20.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Braintree at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,593 votes (52.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Braintree in 1979?
12,518 votes (20.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Braintree in 1979?
80.9% of the 75,103 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,783 votes).
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