1979 General Election
Dearne Valley
| Party | Candidate | Votes | Percent | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Wainwright, Edwin | 31,783 | 68.8% | -5.3% | |
| Conservative | Pattman, JR | 9,048 | 19.6% | +6.1% | |
| Liberal | Hargreaves, P | 5,352 | 11.6% | -0.8% | |
| Majority | 22,735 | 49.2% | -11.4% | Turnout | 46,183 | 72% | 1% | Swing | -5.7% |
