1979 general election · Scotland
North Angus and Mearns: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won North Angus and Mearns at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,915. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,91534.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 73.8%31,821 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,122
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 18,302 | 57.5% | +14.0 | |
| Scottish National Party | 7,387 | 23.2% | −11.0 | |
| Labour | 6,132 | 19.3% | +6.9 | |
| Valid votes | 31,821 | |||
| Majority | 10,915 | 34.3% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won North Angus and Mearns at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 18,302 votes (57.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in North Angus and Mearns in 1979?
10,915 votes (34.3% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in North Angus and Mearns in 1979?
73.8% of the 43,122 registered electors cast a valid vote (31,821 votes).
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