1979 general election · South East
Epsom: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Epsom at the 1979 general election with a majority of 26,358. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 26,35841.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%63,165 valid votes
- Electorate
- 82,126
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 39,104 | 61.9% | +7.9 | |
| Liberal | 12,746 | 20.2% | −6.5 | |
| Labour | 11,315 | 17.9% | −1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 63,165 | |||
| Majority | 26,358 | 41.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Epsom at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 39,104 votes (61.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Epsom in 1979?
26,358 votes (41.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Epsom in 1979?
76.9% of the 82,126 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,165 votes).
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