| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Wellingborough |
| Turnout: | 81.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Fry, Sir Peter | Conservative | 37812 |
| Forwood, DA | Labour | 25278 |
| Stringer, LE | Liberal | 8506 |
| Wright, SF | National Front | 529 |
| Garnett, DMP | Independent | 228 |