Wrexham: 1979 general election result
Labour won Wrexham at the 1979 general election with a majority of 12,149. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 12,14919.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 78.4%61,790 valid votes
- Electorate
- 78,771
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 30,405 | 49.2% | −1.9 | |
| Conservative | 18,256 | 29.6% | +7.9 | |
| Liberal | 11,389 | 18.4% | −3.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,740 | 2.8% | −2.2 | |
| Valid votes | 61,790 | |||
| Majority | 12,149 | 19.7% | ||
Change compared with the October 1974 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Wrexham at the 1979 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 30,405 votes (49.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Wrexham in 1979?
12,149 votes (19.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Wrexham in 1979?
78.4% of the 78,771 registered electors cast a valid vote (61,790 votes).
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