1979 general election · East Midlands
Gainsborough: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Gainsborough at the 1979 general election with a majority of 7,155. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,15513.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.9%51,830 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,654
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,040 | 46.4% | +4.9 | |
| Liberal | 16,885 | 32.6% | −0.3 | |
| Labour | 10,335 | 19.9% | −5.6 | |
| Others | 570 | 1.1% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 51,830 | |||
| Majority | 7,155 | 13.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Gainsborough at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,040 votes (46.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Gainsborough in 1979?
7,155 votes (13.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Gainsborough in 1979?
78.9% of the 65,654 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,830 votes).
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