1979 general election · East Midlands
Derbyshire West: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Derbyshire West at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,217. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,21725.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.7%40,873 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,655
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,478 | 52.6% | +4.6 | |
| Liberal | 11,261 | 27.6% | 0 | |
| Labour | 8,134 | 19.9% | −4.6 | |
| Valid votes | 40,873 | |||
| Majority | 10,217 | 25.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Derbyshire West at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,478 votes (52.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Derbyshire West in 1979?
10,217 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Derbyshire West in 1979?
80.7% of the 50,655 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,873 votes).
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