1979 general election · South East
Isle of Wight: 1979 general election result
The Liberals won Isle of Wight at the 1979 general election with a majority of 352. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 3520.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%74,440 valid votes
- Electorate
- 90,961
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 35,889 | 48.2% | +3.2 | |
| Conservative | 35,537 | 47.7% | +5.8 | |
| Labour | 3,014 | 4.1% | −8.9 | |
| Valid votes | 74,440 | |||
| Majority | 352 | 0.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Isle of Wight at the 1979 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 35,889 votes (48.2%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Isle of Wight in 1979?
352 votes (0.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Isle of Wight in 1979?
81.8% of the 90,961 registered electors cast a valid vote (74,440 votes).
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