Medway - Election - 1 May 1980

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Prior to the election, the seat was held by the Conservatives. Following the election, Labour gained the seat from the Conservatives.

Sandra Smith was elected as councillor for the ward.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Smith Sandra Sandra Smith
Labour 964 47.7%

Deere J. J. Deere
Conservative 813 40.2%

Lewis Ms. C. Ms. C. Lewis
Liberal 243 12.0%

Turnout 41.4%

Labour gain from Conservative

Candidate	Votes	%
Smith Sandra Sandra Smith Labour	964	47.7%
Deere J. J. Deere Conservative	813	40.2%
Lewis Ms. C. Ms. C. Lewis Liberal	243	12.0%
Turnout		41.4%
Labour gain from Conservative

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

Vote Share

Vote Change

Swing

Vote share for the ward is calculated using the "top vote" method, which uses the candidate from each party with the highest number of votes.

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