1979 Elections

Election calendar and linked election pages for contests tracked in 1979.

Summary

Tracked Elections: 1
Countries: 1
Dated Elections: 0
Year: 1979

1979

1 election

UK 1979 General Election

UK general election held May 1979. Margaret Thatcher defeated James Callaghan's Labour after the Winter of Discontent, becoming the first female prime minister.

1979Country: United KingdomOffice: House of CommonsWinner: Margaret Thatcher