1979 general election · East of England
East Hertfordshire: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won East Hertfordshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 21,420. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 21,42028.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.8%74,910 valid votes
- Electorate
- 96,327
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 41,559 | 55.5% | +10.9 | |
| Labour | 20,139 | 26.9% | −5.0 | |
| Liberal | 11,393 | 15.2% | −8.3 | |
| Others | 1,819 | 2.4% | +2.4 | |
| Valid votes | 74,910 | |||
| Majority | 21,420 | 28.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won East Hertfordshire at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 41,559 votes (55.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in East Hertfordshire in 1979?
21,420 votes (28.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in East Hertfordshire in 1979?
77.8% of the 96,327 registered electors cast a valid vote (74,910 votes).
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