Denbigh: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Denbigh at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,850. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,85016.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.0%52,707 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,902
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 23,683 | 44.9% | +6.3 | |
| Liberal | 14,833 | 28.1% | −1.1 | |
| Labour | 9,276 | 17.6% | −2.6 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 4,915 | 9.3% | −2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 52,707 | |||
| Majority | 8,850 | 16.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Denbigh at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 23,683 votes (44.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Denbigh in 1979?
8,850 votes (16.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Denbigh in 1979?
80.0% of the 65,902 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,707 votes).
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