1979 general election · East of England
Hertfordshire South: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Hertfordshire South at the 1979 general election with a majority of 11,799. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,79922.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.0%51,523 valid votes
- Electorate
- 65,198
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 27,858 | 54.1% | +11.4 | |
| Labour | 16,059 | 31.2% | −7.0 | |
| Liberal | 7,001 | 13.6% | −5.5 | |
| Others | 605 | 1.2% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 51,523 | |||
| Majority | 11,799 | 22.9% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Hertfordshire South at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 27,858 votes (54.1%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Hertfordshire South in 1979?
11,799 votes (22.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Hertfordshire South in 1979?
79.0% of the 65,198 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,523 votes).
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