1979 general election · North West
Nelson and Colne: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Nelson and Colne at the 1979 general election with a majority of 436 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4361.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%38,930 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,739
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,522 | 45.0% | +2.1 | |
| Labour | 17,086 | 43.9% | −0.8 | |
| Liberal | 4,322 | 11.1% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 38,930 | |||
| Majority | 436 | 1.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Nelson and Colne at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,522 votes (45.0%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Nelson and Colne in 1979?
436 votes (1.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Nelson and Colne in 1979?
81.5% of the 47,739 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,930 votes).
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