Mid Oxfordshire — UK General Election Results
Mid Oxfordshire was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 15,461 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Mid Oxfordshire from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | Douglas Hurd (Conservative) | 20,944 | 45.9% | Malcolm John Saunders (Labour) | 7,303 (16.0 pts) | 76.4% |
| Feb 1974 | Douglas Hurd (Conservative) | 22,148 | 45.2% | Eric Parsloe (Labour) | 7,973 (16.3 pts) | 82.7% |
| 1979 | Douglas Hurd (Conservative) | 28,465 | 56.9% | John Anthony Hedge (Labour) | 15,461 (30.9 pts) | 79.1% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Hurd | Conservative | 20,944 | 45.9% | Yes |
| Malcolm John Saunders | Labour | 13,641 | 29.9% | No |
| Muriel Eda Burton | Liberal | 11,006 | 24.1% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Hurd | Conservative | 22,148 | 45.2% | Yes |
| Eric Parsloe | Labour | 14,175 | 28.9% | No |
| Robert Sparrow | Liberal | 12,160 | 24.8% | No |
| John Playford Myhill | Independent Conservative | 488 | 1.0% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Hurd | Conservative | 28,465 | 56.9% | Yes |
| John Anthony Hedge | Labour | 13,004 | 26.0% | No |
| Muriel Eda Burton | Liberal | 8,367 | 16.7% | No |
| Peter Madden | Independent | 174 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Mid Oxfordshire has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Oct 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Mid Oxfordshire in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Mid Oxfordshire in 1979 with 28,465 votes (56.9%), a majority of 15,461 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Mid Oxfordshire since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, Mid Oxfordshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Mid Oxfordshire?
The closest result on record for Mid Oxfordshire was Oct 1974, when Conservative beat Labour by just 7,303 votes (16.0 percentage points).