1979 general election · South West
Bridgwater: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridgwater at the 1979 general election with a majority of 14,450. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,45025.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.1%57,761 valid votes
- Electorate
- 73,040
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 31,259 | 54.1% | +9.9 | |
| Labour | 16,809 | 29.1% | −3.7 | |
| Liberal | 9,693 | 16.8% | −5.6 | |
| Valid votes | 57,761 | |||
| Majority | 14,450 | 25.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridgwater at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 31,259 votes (54.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridgwater in 1979?
14,450 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridgwater in 1979?
79.1% of the 73,040 registered electors cast a valid vote (57,761 votes).
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