| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Plymouth Devonport |
| Turnout: | 72.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Owen, David | Labour | 16545 |
| Hughes, Kenneth | Conservative | 15544 |
| James, Michael | Liberal | 2360 |
| Bearsford-Walker, Leonard | National Front | 243 |
| Stoner, Richard | Independent | 203 |