Monmouth: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Monmouth at the 1979 general election with a majority of 9,762. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,76214.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 83.0%66,467 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,085
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,547 | 50.5% | +7.7 | |
| Labour | 23,785 | 35.8% | −3.1 | |
| Liberal | 8,494 | 12.8% | −4.2 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 641 | 1.0% | −0.5 | |
| Valid votes | 66,467 | |||
| Majority | 9,762 | 14.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Monmouth at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,547 votes (50.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Monmouth in 1979?
9,762 votes (14.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Monmouth in 1979?
83.0% of the 80,085 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,467 votes).
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