1979 general election · South East
Havant and Waterloo: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Havant and Waterloo at the 1979 general election with a majority of 20,340. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 20,34032.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%62,094 valid votes
- Electorate
- 82,116
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,580 | 57.3% | +12.6 | |
| Labour | 15,240 | 24.5% | −1.7 | |
| Liberal | 11,274 | 18.2% | −10.9 | |
| Valid votes | 62,094 | |||
| Majority | 20,340 | 32.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Havant and Waterloo at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,580 votes (57.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Havant and Waterloo in 1979?
20,340 votes (32.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Havant and Waterloo in 1979?
75.6% of the 82,116 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,094 votes).
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