1979 general election · East Midlands
Melton: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Melton at the 1979 general election with a majority of 24,360. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 24,36035.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.7%68,720 valid votes
- Electorate
- 87,319
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,242 | 58.6% | +9.6 | |
| Labour | 15,882 | 23.1% | −3.4 | |
| Liberal | 12,596 | 18.3% | −6.3 | |
| Valid votes | 68,720 | |||
| Majority | 24,360 | 35.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Melton at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,242 votes (58.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Melton in 1979?
24,360 votes (35.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Melton in 1979?
78.7% of the 87,319 registered electors cast a valid vote (68,720 votes).
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