1979 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Bridlington: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Bridlington at the 1979 general election with a majority of 15,295. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,29530.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.2%51,071 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,849
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,988 | 54.8% | +5.7 | |
| Labour | 12,693 | 24.9% | +2.6 | |
| Liberal | 10,390 | 20.3% | −6.1 | |
| Valid votes | 51,071 | |||
| Majority | 15,295 | 30.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bridlington at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,988 votes (54.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bridlington in 1979?
15,295 votes (30.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bridlington in 1979?
74.2% of the 68,849 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,071 votes).
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