1979 general election · North West
Southport: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Southport at the 1979 general election with a majority of 6,527. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 6,52712.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.7%51,104 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,385
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,953 | 50.8% | +3.6 | |
| Liberal | 19,426 | 38.0% | +2.3 | |
| Labour | 5,725 | 11.2% | −5.9 | |
| Valid votes | 51,104 | |||
| Majority | 6,527 | 12.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Southport at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,953 votes (50.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Southport in 1979?
6,527 votes (12.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Southport in 1979?
74.7% of the 68,385 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,104 votes).
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