| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Bishop Auckland |
| Turnout: | 74.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Foster, Derek | Labour | 27200 |
| Irvine, Michael | Conservative | 21160 |
| Frise, JD | Liberal | 7439 |
UK general election results 1832 - 2019
| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Bishop Auckland |
| Turnout: | 74.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Foster, Derek | Labour | 27200 |
| Irvine, Michael | Conservative | 21160 |
| Frise, JD | Liberal | 7439 |