1979 general election · East of England
South West Hertfordshire: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won South West Hertfordshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 16,328. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,32827.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%60,543 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,930
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 33,112 | 54.7% | +12.1 | |
| Labour | 16,784 | 27.7% | −4.9 | |
| Liberal | 9,808 | 16.2% | −8.5 | |
| Others | 839 | 1.4% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 60,543 | |||
| Majority | 16,328 | 27.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won South West Hertfordshire at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 33,112 votes (54.7%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in South West Hertfordshire in 1979?
16,328 votes (27.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in South West Hertfordshire in 1979?
79.7% of the 75,930 registered electors cast a valid vote (60,543 votes).
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