1979 general election · London
Orpington: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Orpington at the 1979 general election with a majority of 16,076. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,07629.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.7%55,467 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,917
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,150 | 58.0% | +11.0 | |
| Liberal | 16,074 | 29.0% | −8.4 | |
| Labour | 6,581 | 11.9% | −3.8 | |
| Others | 662 | 1.2% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 55,467 | |||
| Majority | 16,076 | 29.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Orpington at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,150 votes (58.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Orpington in 1979?
16,076 votes (29.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Orpington in 1979?
81.7% of the 67,917 registered electors cast a valid vote (55,467 votes).
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