1979 general election · Scotland
West Aberdeenshire: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won West Aberdeenshire at the 1979 general election with a majority of 2,766. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,7665.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 75.9%51,573 valid votes
- Electorate
- 67,915
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,086 | 40.9% | +5.2 | |
| Liberal | 18,320 | 35.5% | +5.7 | |
| Labour | 7,907 | 15.3% | +3.1 | |
| Scottish National Party | 4,260 | 8.3% | −14.0 | |
| Valid votes | 51,573 | |||
| Majority | 2,766 | 5.4% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Aberdeenshire at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,086 votes (40.9%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Aberdeenshire in 1979?
2,766 votes (5.4% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in West Aberdeenshire in 1979?
75.9% of the 67,915 registered electors cast a valid vote (51,573 votes).
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