| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Colne Valley |
| Turnout: | 81.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Wainwright, Richard | Liberal | 20151 |
| Hildrew, PJ | Labour | 17799 |
| Kaye, SG | Conservative | 14450 |
| Keen, Tom | Campaign for a More Prosperous Britain | 101 |