Dunfermline — UK General Election Results
Dunfermline was won by Labour at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 7,313 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Dunfermline from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | Adam Hunter (Labour) | 18,470 | 40.1% | Athole Christina Cameron (SNP) | 5,291 (11.5 pts) | 75.9% |
| Feb 1974 | Adam Hunter (Labour) | 19,201 | 39.3% | James Morris Fraser (Conservative) | 4,410 (9.0 pts) | 81.1% |
| 1979 | Dick Douglas (Labour) | 22,803 | 44.3% | Anthony Henderson Lester (Conservative) | 7,313 (14.2 pts) | 79.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Hunter | Labour | 18,470 | 40.1% | Yes |
| Athole Christina Cameron | SNP | 13,179 | 28.6% | No |
| Kenneth Norman Macleod | Conservative | 10,611 | 23.0% | No |
| Malcolm Douglas Harben Valentine | Liberal | 3,800 | 8.3% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Hunter | Labour | 19,201 | 39.3% | Yes |
| James Morris Fraser | Conservative | 14,791 | 30.3% | No |
| Robert Reid Patrick | SNP | 8,695 | 17.8% | No |
| Malcolm Douglas Harben Valentine | Liberal | 6,153 | 12.6% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Douglas | Labour | 22,803 | 44.3% | Yes |
| Anthony Henderson Lester | Conservative | 15,490 | 30.1% | No |
| Athole Christina Cameron | SNP | 7,351 | 14.3% | No |
| Gordon Macallister Whitelaw | Liberal | 5,803 | 11.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Dunfermline has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Oct 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Dunfermline in the 1979 general election?
Labour won Dunfermline in 1979 with 22,803 votes (44.3%), a majority of 7,313 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Dunfermline since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, Dunfermline has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Dunfermline?
The closest result on record for Dunfermline was Feb 1974, when Labour beat Conservative by just 4,410 votes (9.0 percentage points).