1979 general election · Scotland
Dundee West: 1979 general election result
Labour won Dundee West at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,457. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,45720.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%50,059 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,883
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,654 | 47.3% | +6.2 | |
| Scottish National Party | 13,197 | 26.4% | −8.8 | |
| Conservative | 12,892 | 25.8% | +7.3 | |
| Others | 316 | 0.6% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 50,059 | |||
| Majority | 10,457 | 20.9% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Dundee West at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,654 votes (47.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Dundee West in 1979?
10,457 votes (20.9% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Dundee West in 1979?
78.4% of the 63,883 registered electors cast a valid vote (50,059 votes).
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