1979 general election · South West
Plymouth Sutton: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Plymouth Sutton at the 1979 general election with a majority of 11,287. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 11,28721.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.9%52,723 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,516
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 28,892 | 54.8% | +10.2 | |
| Labour | 17,605 | 33.4% | +0.1 | |
| Liberal | 6,226 | 11.8% | −10.3 | |
| Valid votes | 52,723 | |||
| Majority | 11,287 | 21.4% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Plymouth Sutton at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 28,892 votes (54.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Plymouth Sutton in 1979?
11,287 votes (21.4% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Plymouth Sutton in 1979?
76.9% of the 68,516 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,723 votes).
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