South Hertfordshire — UK General Election Results
South Hertfordshire was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 11,798 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in South Hertfordshire from Feb 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Feb 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1974 | Cecil Parkinson (Conservative) | 21,190 | 40.2% | Alf Dubs (Labour) | 3,086 (5.9 pts) | 82.2% |
| Oct 1974 | Cecil Parkinson (Conservative) | 21,018 | 42.7% | Alf Dubs (Labour) | 2,228 (4.5 pts) | 76.1% |
| 1979 | Cecil Parkinson (Conservative) | 27,857 | 54.1% | Nicholas George Male (Labour) | 11,798 (22.9 pts) | 79.0% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Parkinson | Conservative | 21,190 | 40.2% | Yes |
| Alf Dubs | Labour | 18,104 | 34.4% | No |
| John Douglas Olin Henchley | Liberal | 13,356 | 25.4% | No |
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Parkinson | Conservative | 21,018 | 42.7% | Yes |
| Alf Dubs | Labour | 18,790 | 38.2% | No |
| John Douglas Olin Henchley | Liberal | 9,393 | 19.1% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Parkinson | Conservative | 27,857 | 54.1% | Yes |
| Nicholas George Male | Labour | 16,059 | 31.2% | No |
| Gerald Sattin | Liberal | 7,001 | 13.6% | No |
| Stephen Richard Fenn | National Front | 605 | 1.2% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
South Hertfordshire 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 South Hertfordshire in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won South Hertfordshire in 1979 with 27,857 votes (54.1%), a majority of 11,798 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won South Hertfordshire since Feb 1974?
Since Feb 1974, South Hertfordshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in South Hertfordshire?
The closest result on record for South Hertfordshire was Oct 1974, when Conservative beat Labour by just 2,228 votes (4.5 percentage points).