1979 general election · East of England
South Norfolk: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won South Norfolk at the 1979 general election with a majority of 19,037. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 19,03724.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.3%78,537 valid votes
- Electorate
- 100,243
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 42,792 | 54.5% | +9.0 | |
| Labour | 23,755 | 30.3% | −2.6 | |
| Liberal | 11,990 | 15.3% | −6.0 | |
| Valid votes | 78,537 | |||
| Majority | 19,037 | 24.2% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South Norfolk at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 42,792 votes (54.5%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South Norfolk in 1979?
19,037 votes (24.2% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South Norfolk in 1979?
78.3% of the 100,243 registered electors cast a valid vote (78,537 votes).
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