1979 general election · South East
East Grinstead: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won East Grinstead at the 1979 general election with a majority of 17,177. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,17737.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.1%45,577 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,124
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,279 | 62.1% | +8.9 | |
| Liberal | 11,102 | 24.4% | −6.4 | |
| Labour | 6,196 | 13.6% | −2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 45,577 | |||
| Majority | 17,177 | 37.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won East Grinstead at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,279 votes (62.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in East Grinstead in 1979?
17,177 votes (37.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in East Grinstead in 1979?
77.1% of the 59,124 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,577 votes).
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