1979 general election · South East
Chesham and Amersham: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Chesham and Amersham at the 1979 general election with a majority of 20,596. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,59638.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%53,594 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,224
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,924 | 61.4% | +10.8 | |
| Liberal | 12,328 | 23.0% | −5.5 | |
| Labour | 7,645 | 14.3% | −6.6 | |
| Others | 697 | 1.3% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 53,594 | |||
| Majority | 20,596 | 38.4% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Chesham and Amersham at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,924 votes (61.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Chesham and Amersham in 1979?
20,596 votes (38.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Chesham and Amersham in 1979?
79.7% of the 67,224 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,594 votes).
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