Kent West - Election - 7 June 1979

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Kent West
7 June 1979

An election was held in Kent West on 7 June 1979 to elect a member of the European parliament for the constituency.

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It was the first election to be held for the newly-established European parliament. At this election, the Conservatives won the seat with a majority of 67,479.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Patterson George Benjamin George Benjamin Patterson
Conservative 113,961 60.8

Humphris A. J. A. J. Humphris
Labour 46,482 24.8

Blow S. S. Blow
Liberal 27,127 14.5

Majority 67,479 36.0

Turnout 569,411 32.9

Conservative win (new constituency)

Candidate	Votes	%
Patterson George Benjamin George Benjamin Patterson Conservative	113,961	60.8
Humphris A. J. A. J. Humphris Labour	46,482	24.8
Blow S. S. Blow Liberal	27,127	14.5
Majority	67,479	36.0
Turnout	569,411	32.9
Conservative win (new constituency)

To order the candidates by name, party or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

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