1979 general election · North West
Westmorland: 1979 general election result
The Conservatives won Westmorland at the 1979 general election with a majority of 12,407. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,40727.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 74.5%44,638 valid votes
- Electorate
- 59,956
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,274 | 56.6% | +5.8 | |
| Liberal | 12,867 | 28.8% | −2.9 | |
| Labour | 6,497 | 14.6% | −2.8 | |
| Valid votes | 44,638 | |||
| Majority | 12,407 | 27.8% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Westmorland at the 1979 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,274 votes (56.6%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Westmorland in 1979?
12,407 votes (27.8% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Westmorland in 1979?
74.5% of the 59,956 registered electors cast a valid vote (44,638 votes).
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