Cardiff North: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Cardiff North at the 1979 general election with a majority of 4,048. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,04811.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%36,316 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,973
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,181 | 47.3% | +5.4 | |
| Labour | 13,133 | 36.2% | +0.5 | |
| Liberal | 4,921 | 13.6% | −4.3 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,081 | 3.0% | −1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 36,316 | |||
| Majority | 4,048 | 11.2% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Cardiff North at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,181 votes (47.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Cardiff North in 1979?
4,048 votes (11.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Cardiff North in 1979?
75.7% of the 47,973 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,316 votes).
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