1979 general election · North West
Penrith and the Borders: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Penrith and the Borders at the 1979 general election with a majority of 17,096. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 17,09638.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.0%44,041 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,210
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,940 | 61.2% | +3.1 | |
| Labour | 9,844 | 22.4% | −1.8 | |
| Liberal | 7,257 | 16.5% | −1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 44,041 | |||
| Majority | 17,096 | 38.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Penrith and the Borders at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,940 votes (61.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Penrith and the Borders in 1979?
17,096 votes (38.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Penrith and the Borders in 1979?
77.0% of the 57,210 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,041 votes).
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