1979 general election · West Midlands
Stafford and Stone: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Stafford and Stone at the 1979 general election with a majority of 13,177. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,17720.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.8%65,646 valid votes
- Electorate
- 83,300
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,387 | 52.4% | +7.0 | |
| Labour | 21,210 | 32.3% | −2.5 | |
| Liberal | 10,049 | 15.3% | −3.9 | |
| Valid votes | 65,646 | |||
| Majority | 13,177 | 20.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stafford and Stone at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,387 votes (52.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Stafford and Stone in 1979?
13,177 votes (20.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stafford and Stone in 1979?
78.8% of the 83,300 registered electors cast a valid vote (65,646 votes).
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