1979 general election · London
Wood Green: 1979 general election result
Labour won Wood Green at the 1979 general election with a majority of 2,515. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,5157.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 67.4%35,078 valid votes
- Electorate
- 52,039
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 16,465 | 46.9% | −4.3 | |
| Conservative | 13,950 | 39.8% | +13.9 | |
| Liberal | 3,665 | 10.5% | −4.3 | |
| Others | 998 | 2.9% | −5.2 | |
| Valid votes | 35,078 | |||
| Majority | 2,515 | 7.2% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wood Green at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 16,465 votes (46.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Wood Green in 1979?
2,515 votes (7.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wood Green in 1979?
67.4% of the 52,039 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,078 votes).
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