1979 general election · Scotland
Orkney and Zetland: 1979 general election result
The Liberals won Orkney and Zetland at the 1979 general election with a majority of 6,810. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 6,81035.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- —19,410 valid votes
- Electorate
- 28,884
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 10,950 | 56.4% | |
| Conservative | 4,140 | 21.3% | |
| Labour | 3,385 | 17.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 935 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 19,410 | ||
| Majority | 6,810 | 35.1% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1970 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Orkney and Zetland at the 1979 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 10,950 votes (56.4%).
What was the majority in Orkney and Zetland in 1979?
6,810 votes (35.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
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