1979 general election · South West
North Dorset: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won North Dorset at the 1979 general election with a majority of 23,296. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 23,29636.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- —64,339 valid votes
- Electorate
- 80,732
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 40,046 | 62.2% | |
| Liberal | 16,750 | 26.0% | |
| Labour | 7,543 | 11.7% | |
| Valid votes | 64,339 | ||
| Majority | 23,296 | 36.2% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won North Dorset at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 40,046 votes (62.2%).
What was the majority in North Dorset in 1979?
23,296 votes (36.2% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
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