Hertford and Stevenage — UK General Election Results
Hertford and Stevenage was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 1,296 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Hertford and Stevenage from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Shirley Williams (Labour) | 30,343 | 44.7% | Vivian Bendall (Conservative) | 8,176 (12.0 pts) | 83.5% |
| Oct 1974 | Shirley Williams (Labour) | 29,548 | 47.1% | Vivian Bendall (Conservative) | 9,046 (14.4 pts) | 76.3% |
| 1979 | Bowen Wells (Conservative) | 31,739 | 45.1% | Shirley Williams (Labour) | 1,296 (1.8 pts) | 80.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Williams | Labour | 30,343 | 44.7% | Yes |
| Vivian Bendall | Conservative | 22,167 | 32.6% | No |
| Thomas Noel Willis | Liberal | 15,444 | 22.7% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Williams | Labour | 29,548 | 47.1% | Yes |
| Vivian Bendall | Conservative | 20,502 | 32.7% | No |
| Thomas Noel Willis | Liberal | 11,419 | 18.2% | No |
| Kenneth Taylor | National Front | 1,232 | 2.0% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Wells | Conservative | 31,739 | 45.1% | Yes |
| Shirley Williams | Labour | 30,443 | 43.2% | No |
| Brian David Rigby | Liberal | 7,660 | 10.9% | No |
| Jack Leslie Pell | National Front | 581 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Hertford and Stevenage has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Hertford and Stevenage in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Hertford and Stevenage in 1979 with 31,739 votes (45.1%), a majority of 1,296 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Hertford and Stevenage since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Hertford and Stevenage has been won by: Conservative, Labour.
What was the closest result in Hertford and Stevenage?
The closest result on record for Hertford and Stevenage was 1979, when Conservative beat Labour by just 1,296 votes (1.8 percentage points).