1979 general election · North West
Hazel Grove: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Hazel Grove at the 1979 general election with a majority of 15,272. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,27226.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.4%58,414 valid votes
- Electorate
- 70,005
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,420 | 55.5% | +10.6 | |
| Liberal | 17,148 | 29.4% | −10.5 | |
| Labour | 8,846 | 15.1% | −0.2 | |
| Valid votes | 58,414 | |||
| Majority | 15,272 | 26.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hazel Grove at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,420 votes (55.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hazel Grove in 1979?
15,272 votes (26.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Hazel Grove in 1979?
83.4% of the 70,005 registered electors cast a valid vote (58,414 votes).
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