| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Rochdale |
| Turnout: | 73.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Smith, Cyril | Liberal | 22172 |
| Connell, J | Labour | 16878 |
| Picton, Iain | Conservative | 9494 |
| Merrick, J | National Front | 690 |
UK general election results 1832 - 2019
| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Rochdale |
| Turnout: | 73.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Smith, Cyril | Liberal | 22172 |
| Connell, J | Labour | 16878 |
| Picton, Iain | Conservative | 9494 |
| Merrick, J | National Front | 690 |