1979 general election · Scotland
Perth and East Perthshire: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Perth and East Perthshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 3,103 (Con gain from SNP). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,1036.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%48,045 valid votes
- Electorate
- 62,142
- Result
- Con gain from SNP
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 20,153 | 42.0% | +3.1 | |
| Scottish National Party | 17,050 | 35.5% | −5.3 | |
| Labour | 6,432 | 13.4% | −0.3 | |
| Liberal | 4,410 | 9.2% | +2.5 | |
| Valid votes | 48,045 | |||
| Majority | 3,103 | 6.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Perth and East Perthshire at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 20,153 votes (42.0%). Result: Con gain from SNP.
What was the majority in Perth and East Perthshire in 1979?
3,103 votes (6.5% of valid votes) over the Scottish National Party.
What was the turnout in Perth and East Perthshire in 1979?
77.3% of the 62,142 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,045 votes).
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