1979 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Howden: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Howden at the 1979 general election with a majority of 14,544. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 14,54430.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.4%47,383 valid votes
- Electorate
- 63,708
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,550 | 56.0% | +9.1 | |
| Liberal | 12,006 | 25.3% | −10.1 | |
| Labour | 8,827 | 18.6% | +1.0 | |
| Valid votes | 47,383 | |||
| Majority | 14,544 | 30.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Howden at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,550 votes (56.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Howden in 1979?
14,544 votes (30.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Howden in 1979?
74.4% of the 63,708 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,383 votes).
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