1979 general election · London
Hendon South: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Hendon South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,750. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,75023.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.2%37,864 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,954
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 19,981 | 52.8% | +6.1 | |
| Labour | 11,231 | 29.7% | −3.3 | |
| Liberal | 5,799 | 15.3% | −5.2 | |
| Others | 853 | 2.3% | +2.3 | |
| Valid votes | 37,864 | |||
| Majority | 8,750 | 23.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hendon South at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 19,981 votes (52.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hendon South in 1979?
8,750 votes (23.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hendon South in 1979?
70.2% of the 53,954 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,864 votes).
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