1979 general election · South West
Bristol West: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Bristol West at the 1979 general election with a majority of 12,567. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,56729.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.6%42,320 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,140
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,257 | 52.6% | +5.7 | |
| Labour | 9,690 | 22.9% | −0.8 | |
| Liberal | 8,880 | 21.0% | −8.4 | |
| Others | 1,493 | 3.5% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 42,320 | |||
| Majority | 12,567 | 29.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bristol West at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,257 votes (52.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bristol West in 1979?
12,567 votes (29.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bristol West in 1979?
71.6% of the 59,140 registered electors cast a valid vote (42,320 votes).
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