1979 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Haltemprice: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Haltemprice at the 1979 general election with a majority of 19,888. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,88832.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%61,905 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,058
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,525 | 55.8% | +6.4 | |
| Liberal | 14,637 | 23.6% | −5.3 | |
| Labour | 12,743 | 20.6% | −1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 61,905 | |||
| Majority | 19,888 | 32.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Haltemprice at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,525 votes (55.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Haltemprice in 1979?
19,888 votes (32.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Haltemprice in 1979?
77.3% of the 80,058 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,905 votes).
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