Pembroke: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Pembroke at the 1979 general election with a majority of 7,468. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 7,46812.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%62,014 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,268
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 30,483 | 49.2% | +8.7 | |
| Labour | 23,015 | 37.1% | −2.0 | |
| Liberal | 6,249 | 10.1% | −5.8 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,573 | 2.5% | −2.0 | |
| Others | 694 | 1.1% | +1.1 | |
| Valid votes | 62,014 | |||
| Majority | 7,468 | 12.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Pembroke at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 30,483 votes (49.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Pembroke in 1979?
7,468 votes (12.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Pembroke in 1979?
81.3% of the 76,268 registered electors cast a valid vote (62,014 votes).
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