1979 general election · South West
Totnes: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Totnes at the 1979 general election with a majority of 10,565. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 10,56515.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%67,123 valid votes
- Electorate
- 83,960
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,010 | 52.2% | +7.0 | |
| Liberal | 24,445 | 36.4% | +1.6 | |
| Labour | 7,668 | 11.4% | −8.5 | |
| Valid votes | 67,123 | |||
| Majority | 10,565 | 15.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Totnes at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,010 votes (52.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Totnes in 1979?
10,565 votes (15.7% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Totnes in 1979?
79.9% of the 83,960 registered electors cast a valid vote (67,123 votes).
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