West Flint: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won West Flint at the 1979 general election with a majority of 9,686. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 9,68618.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.6%53,771 valid votes
- Electorate
- 68,418
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,364 | 49.0% | +7.7 | |
| Labour | 16,678 | 31.0% | −0.4 | |
| Liberal | 9,009 | 16.8% | −5.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,720 | 3.2% | −1.6 | |
| Valid votes | 53,771 | |||
| Majority | 9,686 | 18.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won West Flint at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,364 votes (49.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in West Flint in 1979?
9,686 votes (18.0% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in West Flint in 1979?
78.6% of the 68,418 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,771 votes).
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