1979 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Govan: 1979 general election result
Labour won Glasgow Govan at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,488. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,48849.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.1%17,204 valid votes
- Electorate
- 24,894
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 11,676 | 67.9% | +18.4 | |
| Conservative | 3,188 | 18.5% | +11.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,340 | 13.6% | −27.4 | |
| Valid votes | 17,204 | |||
| Majority | 8,488 | 49.3% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Govan at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 11,676 votes (67.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Govan in 1979?
8,488 votes (49.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Govan in 1979?
69.1% of the 24,894 registered electors cast a valid vote (17,204 votes).
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