1979 general election · South East
Surrey North West: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Surrey North West at the 1979 general election with a majority of 25,456. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 25,45644.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.6%56,815 valid votes
- Electorate
- 75,197
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 36,219 | 63.8% | +11.5 | |
| Labour | 10,763 | 18.9% | −5.5 | |
| Liberal | 9,037 | 15.9% | −7.4 | |
| Others | 796 | 1.4% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 56,815 | |||
| Majority | 25,456 | 44.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Surrey North West at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 36,219 votes (63.8%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Surrey North West in 1979?
25,456 votes (44.8% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Surrey North West in 1979?
75.6% of the 75,197 registered electors cast a valid vote (56,815 votes).
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