1979 general election · Scotland
Glasgow Hillhead: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1979 general election with a majority of 2,002. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,0026.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.7%30,133 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,793
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,368 | 41.0% | +4.0 | |
| Labour | 10,366 | 34.4% | +6.2 | |
| Liberal | 4,349 | 14.4% | +2.5 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,050 | 10.1% | −12.7 | |
| Valid votes | 30,133 | |||
| Majority | 2,002 | 6.6% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Glasgow Hillhead at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,368 votes (41.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Glasgow Hillhead in 1979?
2,002 votes (6.6% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Glasgow Hillhead in 1979?
75.7% of the 39,793 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,133 votes).
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