1979 general election · West Midlands
West Bromwich East: 1979 general election result
Labour won West Bromwich East at the 1979 general election with a majority of 1,971. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,9714.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.1%40,990 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,660
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,279 | 47.0% | −3.5 | |
| Conservative | 17,308 | 42.2% | +10.8 | |
| Liberal | 3,228 | 7.9% | −5.9 | |
| Others | 1,175 | 2.9% | −1.4 | |
| Valid votes | 40,990 | |||
| Majority | 1,971 | 4.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Bromwich East at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,279 votes (47.0%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in West Bromwich East in 1979?
1,971 votes (4.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in West Bromwich East in 1979?
71.1% of the 57,660 registered electors cast a valid vote (40,990 votes).
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