North Hertfordshire — UK General Election Results
North Hertfordshire was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 16,531 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in North Hertfordshire from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ian Stewart (Conservative) | 29,302 | 49.0% | George William Binney (SDP-Liberal Alliance) | 9,943 (16.6 pts) | 79.2% |
| 1987 | Ian Stewart (Conservative) | 31,750 | 49.7% | George William Binney (SDP-Liberal Alliance) | 11,442 (17.9 pts) | 81.1% |
| 1992 | Oliver Heald (Conservative) | 33,679 | 49.8% | Roger Liddle (Liberal Democrat) | 16,531 (24.4 pts) | 84.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Stewart | Conservative | 29,302 | 49.0% | Yes |
| George William Binney | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 19,359 | 32.4% | No |
| James Reilly | Labour | 11,104 | 18.6% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Stewart | Conservative | 31,750 | 49.7% | Yes |
| George William Binney | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 20,308 | 31.8% | No |
| Alan Blackshaw Gorst | Labour | 11,782 | 18.5% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Heald | Conservative | 33,679 | 49.8% | Yes |
| Roger Liddle | Liberal Democrat | 17,148 | 25.4% | No |
| Sarah Joanna Bissett-Johnson | Labour | 16,449 | 24.3% | No |
| Bryan James Robertson Irving | Natural Law | 339 | 0.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
North Hertfordshire has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won North Hertfordshire in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won North Hertfordshire in 1992 with 33,679 votes (49.8%), a majority of 16,531 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won North Hertfordshire since 1983?
Since 1983, North Hertfordshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in North Hertfordshire?
The closest result on record for North Hertfordshire was 1983, when Conservative beat SDP-Liberal Alliance by just 9,943 votes (16.6 percentage points).