1979 general election · West Midlands
Warwick and Leamington: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Warwick and Leamington at the 1979 general election with a majority of 16,558. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 16,55825.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%66,102 valid votes
- Electorate
- 85,074
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 35,925 | 54.4% | +7.2 | |
| Labour | 19,367 | 29.3% | −3.8 | |
| Liberal | 9,905 | 15.0% | −4.8 | |
| Others | 905 | 1.4% | +1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 66,102 | |||
| Majority | 16,558 | 25.1% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Warwick and Leamington at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 35,925 votes (54.4%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Warwick and Leamington in 1979?
16,558 votes (25.1% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Warwick and Leamington in 1979?
77.7% of the 85,074 registered electors cast a valid vote (66,102 votes).
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