1979 general election · South West
Westbury: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Westbury at the 1979 general election with a majority of 13,979. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 13,97922.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.7%63,417 valid votes
- Electorate
- 79,538
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 29,929 | 47.2% | +5.5 | |
| Liberal | 15,950 | 25.2% | −6.2 | |
| Labour | 12,532 | 19.8% | −7.2 | |
| Others | 5,006 | 7.9% | +7.9 | |
| Valid votes | 63,417 | |||
| Majority | 13,979 | 22.0% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westbury at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 29,929 votes (47.2%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Westbury in 1979?
13,979 votes (22.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Westbury in 1979?
79.7% of the 79,538 registered electors cast a valid vote (63,417 votes).
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