1979 general election · Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds North East: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Leeds North East at the 1979 general election with a majority of 5,384. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,38413.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 70.1%41,455 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,113
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,297 | 49.0% | +0.4 | |
| Labour | 14,913 | 36.0% | +2.0 | |
| Liberal | 5,329 | 12.9% | −4.6 | |
| Others | 916 | 2.2% | +2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 41,455 | |||
| Majority | 5,384 | 13.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Leeds North East at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,297 votes (49.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Leeds North East in 1979?
5,384 votes (13.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Leeds North East in 1979?
70.1% of the 59,113 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,455 votes).
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