1979 general election · South West
Stroud: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Stroud at the 1979 general election with a majority of 15,497. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 15,49725.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.3%61,885 valid votes
- Electorate
- 76,137
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 32,534 | 52.6% | +8.8 | |
| Labour | 17,037 | 27.5% | −3.6 | |
| Liberal | 12,314 | 19.9% | −4.8 | |
| Valid votes | 61,885 | |||
| Majority | 15,497 | 25.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Stroud at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 32,534 votes (52.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Stroud in 1979?
15,497 votes (25.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Stroud in 1979?
81.3% of the 76,137 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,885 votes).
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