Royal Tunbridge Wells — UK General Election Results
Royal Tunbridge Wells was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 20,536 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Royal Tunbridge Wells from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Sir Patrick Mayhew (Conservative) | 27,212 | 49.4% | David Caradoc Owens (Liberal) | 11,028 (20.0 pts) | 80.3% |
| Oct 1974 | Sir Patrick Mayhew (Conservative) | 24,829 | 49.5% | David Caradoc Owens (Liberal) | 12,027 (24.0 pts) | 72.5% |
| 1979 | Sir Patrick Mayhew (Conservative) | 31,928 | 59.5% | Alan Alfred John Bartlett (Labour) | 20,536 (38.3 pts) | 74.7% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Patrick Mayhew | Conservative | 27,212 | 49.4% | Yes |
| David Caradoc Owens | Liberal | 16,184 | 29.4% | No |
| Michael Frank Short | Labour | 11,734 | 21.3% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Patrick Mayhew | Conservative | 24,829 | 49.5% | Yes |
| David Caradoc Owens | Liberal | 12,802 | 25.5% | No |
| Richard Charles Blackwell | Labour | 12,499 | 24.9% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Patrick Mayhew | Conservative | 31,928 | 59.5% | Yes |
| Alan Alfred John Bartlett | Labour | 11,392 | 21.2% | No |
| Roy William Baker | Liberal | 9,797 | 18.3% | No |
| Alan Charles Louis Standen | National Front | 509 | 0.9% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Royal Tunbridge Wells has been contested at 3 general elections on record since Feb 1974. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Royal Tunbridge Wells in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won Royal Tunbridge Wells in 1979 with 31,928 votes (59.5%), a majority of 20,536 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Royal Tunbridge Wells since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, Royal Tunbridge Wells has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The closest result on record for Royal Tunbridge Wells was Feb 1974, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 11,028 votes (20.0 percentage points).