West Hertfordshire — UK General Election Results
West Hertfordshire was won by Conservative at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 13,940 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in West Hertfordshire from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Robert Jones (Conservative) | 28,436 | 46.7% | Nicholas Hollinghurst (Social Democratic Party) | 9,576 (15.7 pts) | 79.5% |
| 1987 | Robert Jones (Conservative) | 31,760 | 49.7% | Nicholas Hollinghurst (Social Democratic Party) | 14,924 (23.4 pts) | 80.7% |
| 1992 | Robert Jones (Conservative) | 33,340 | 51.5% | Eryl McNally (Labour) | 13,940 (21.5 pts) | 82.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jones | Conservative | 28,436 | 46.7% | Yes |
| Nicholas Hollinghurst | Social Democratic Party | 18,860 | 31.0% | No |
| Paul Boateng | Labour | 13,583 | 22.3% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jones | Conservative | 31,760 | 49.7% | Yes |
| Nicholas Hollinghurst | Social Democratic Party | 16,836 | 26.3% | No |
| Tony McBrearty | Labour | 15,317 | 24.0% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Jones | Conservative | 33,340 | 51.5% | Yes |
| Eryl McNally | Labour | 19,400 | 30.0% | No |
| Martin Trevett | Liberal Democrat | 10,464 | 16.2% | No |
| James Hannaway | Green | 674 | 1.0% | No |
| John McAuley | National Front | 665 | 1.0% | No |
| Guy Harvey | Natural Law | 175 | 0.3% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
West 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 West Hertfordshire in the 1992 general election?
Conservative won West Hertfordshire in 1992 with 33,340 votes (51.5%), a majority of 13,940 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won West Hertfordshire since 1983?
Since 1983, West Hertfordshire has been won by: Conservative.
What was the closest result in West Hertfordshire?
The closest result on record for West Hertfordshire was 1983, when Conservative beat Social Democratic Party by just 9,576 votes (15.7 percentage points).