1979 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh North: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh North at the 1979 general election with a majority of 4,397. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,39713.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.8%32,509 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,303
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 14,170 | 43.6% | +4.3 | |
| Labour | 9,773 | 30.1% | +4.2 | |
| Liberal | 5,045 | 15.5% | +4.3 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,521 | 10.8% | −12.7 | |
| Valid votes | 32,509 | |||
| Majority | 4,397 | 13.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh North at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 14,170 votes (43.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh North in 1979?
4,397 votes (13.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh North in 1979?
71.8% of the 45,303 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,509 votes).
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