| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | South Bedfordshire |
| Turnout: | 79.9% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Madel, William | Conservative | 32988 |
| Gardner, John | Labour | 16505 |
| Turner, Malcolm | Liberal | 8402 |
| Smith, Laurence | National Front | 626 |