1979 general election · West Midlands
Sutton Coldfield: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Sutton Coldfield at the 1979 general election with a majority of 26,107. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 26,10752.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%49,521 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,093
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 34,096 | 68.9% | +11.8 | |
| Liberal | 7,989 | 16.1% | −11.3 | |
| Labour | 6,511 | 13.2% | −2.3 | |
| Others | 925 | 1.9% | +1.9 | |
| Valid votes | 49,521 | |||
| Majority | 26,107 | 52.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Sutton Coldfield at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 34,096 votes (68.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Sutton Coldfield in 1979?
26,107 votes (52.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Sutton Coldfield in 1979?
77.3% of the 64,093 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,521 votes).
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