1979 general election · East of England
Bury St Edmunds: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Bury St Edmunds at the 1979 general election with a majority of 20,259. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,25927.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%72,979 valid votes
- Electorate
- 95,621
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 41,426 | 56.8% | +6.4 | |
| Labour | 21,167 | 29.0% | −4.0 | |
| Liberal | 10,386 | 14.2% | −2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 72,979 | |||
| Majority | 20,259 | 27.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Bury St Edmunds at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 41,426 votes (56.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Bury St Edmunds in 1979?
20,259 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Bury St Edmunds in 1979?
76.3% of the 95,621 registered electors cast a valid vote (72,979 votes).
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