1979 general election · West Midlands
Ludlow: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Ludlow at the 1979 general election with a majority of 8,382. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 8,38221.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%39,607 valid votes
- Electorate
- 50,413
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,906 | 52.8% | +5.7 | |
| Liberal | 12,524 | 31.6% | +1.7 | |
| Labour | 5,717 | 14.4% | −8.5 | |
| Others | 460 | 1.2% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 39,607 | |||
| Majority | 8,382 | 21.2% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Ludlow at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,906 votes (52.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Ludlow in 1979?
8,382 votes (21.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Ludlow in 1979?
78.6% of the 50,413 registered electors cast a valid vote (39,607 votes).
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