| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Gainsborough |
| Turnout: | 78.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Kimball, Marcus | Conservative | 24040 |
| Blackmore, Roger | Liberal | 16885 |
| Bach, William | Labour | 10335 |
| August, RE | Independent Conservative | 570 |