1979 general election · East Midlands
Holland With Boston: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Holland With Boston at the 1979 general election with a majority of 17,532. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,53227.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.6%63,828 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,578
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,440 | 55.5% | +7.1 | |
| Labour | 17,908 | 28.1% | −5.5 | |
| Liberal | 10,480 | 16.4% | −1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 63,828 | |||
| Majority | 17,532 | 27.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Holland With Boston at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,440 votes (55.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Holland With Boston in 1979?
17,532 votes (27.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Holland With Boston in 1979?
74.6% of the 85,578 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,828 votes).
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