1979 general election · North East
Newcastle-upon-Tyne North: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1979 general election with a majority of 1,711. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 1,7116.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.0%26,714 valid votes
- Electorate
- 39,307
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 12,721 | 47.6% | +4.7 | |
| Labour | 11,010 | 41.2% | +0.1 | |
| Liberal | 2,983 | 11.2% | −4.9 | |
| Valid votes | 26,714 | |||
| Majority | 1,711 | 6.4% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-upon-Tyne North at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 12,721 votes (47.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1979?
1,711 votes (6.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-upon-Tyne North in 1979?
68.0% of the 39,307 registered electors cast a valid vote (26,714 votes).
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