1979 general election · Scotland
Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles: 1979 general election result
The Liberals won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,690. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LiberalLiberal
- Majority
- 10,69021.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.0%48,948 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,691
- Result
- Lib hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 25,993 | 53.1% | +9.4 | |
| Conservative | 15,303 | 31.3% | +3.9 | |
| Labour | 4,150 | 8.5% | −0.4 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,502 | 7.2% | −12.9 | |
| Valid votes | 48,948 | |||
| Majority | 10,690 | 21.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles at the 1979 general election?
The Liberal candidate won with 25,993 votes (53.1%). Result: Lib hold.
What was the majority in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1979?
10,690 votes (21.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Roxburgh Selkirk and Peebles in 1979?
82.0% of the 59,691 registered electors cast a valid vote (48,948 votes).
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