West Devon — UK General Election Results
West Devon was won by Conservative at the 1979 general election, with a majority of 17,172 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in West Devon from Oct 1974 to 1979.
Full Election History, Oct 1974–1979
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1974 | Peter Mills (Conservative) | 22,594 | 50.0% | Michael Azariah Pinney (Liberal) | 5,929 (13.1 pts) | 78.7% |
| Feb 1974 | Peter Mills (Conservative) | 23,524 | 50.2% | Michael Azariah Pinney (Liberal) | 5,268 (11.2 pts) | 82.2% |
| 1979 | Peter Mills (Conservative) | 29,428 | 61.0% | Victor Terry Howell (Liberal) | 17,172 (35.6 pts) | 78.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
Oct 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mills | Conservative | 22,594 | 50.0% | Yes |
| Michael Azariah Pinney | Liberal | 16,665 | 36.9% | No |
| John Barnet Henry Duffin | Labour | 5,899 | 13.1% | No |
Feb 1974
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mills | Conservative | 23,524 | 50.2% | Yes |
| Michael Azariah Pinney | Liberal | 18,256 | 39.0% | No |
| John Barnet Henry Duffin | Labour | 5,089 | 10.9% | No |
1979
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Mills | Conservative | 29,428 | 61.0% | Yes |
| Victor Terry Howell | Liberal | 12,256 | 25.4% | No |
| Ralph Donald Maddern | Labour | 6,174 | 12.8% | No |
| Robert Edward David Bearsford-Walker | National Front | 393 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
West Devon 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 West Devon in the 1979 general election?
Conservative won West Devon in 1979 with 29,428 votes (61.0%), a majority of 17,172 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won West Devon since Oct 1974?
Since Oct 1974, West Devon has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in West Devon?
The closest result on record for West Devon was Feb 1974, when Conservative beat Liberal by just 5,268 votes (11.2 percentage points).