1979 general election · North West
South Fylde: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won South Fylde at the 1979 general election with a majority of 32,247. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 32,24744.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.7%72,398 valid votes
- Electorate
- 94,335
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 45,883 | 63.4% | +6.6 | |
| Labour | 13,636 | 18.8% | −2.1 | |
| Liberal | 11,938 | 16.5% | −5.7 | |
| Others | 941 | 1.3% | +1.3 | |
| Valid votes | 72,398 | |||
| Majority | 32,247 | 44.5% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Fylde at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 45,883 votes (63.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Fylde in 1979?
32,247 votes (44.5% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Fylde in 1979?
76.7% of the 94,335 registered electors cast a valid vote (72,398 votes).
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