This is a summary of the electoral history of Margaret Thatcher, who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Finchley from 1959 to 1992.
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1975 Leadership Election
Heath resigned as Conservative leader, but another ballot was needed. This was held on 11 February.
1990 Leadership Election
Although receiving the support of a clear majority of MPs, Thatcher narrowly failed to achieve a lead over Heseltine that comprised at least 15% of the number of all Conservative MPs, abstentions and spoilt ballots included. Thatcher therefore decided to withdraw her candidacy on Thursday 22 November 1990. As a result of this, two further candidates allowed themselves to be nominated: the Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd and the Chancellor of the Exchequer John Major. John Major subsequently won the leadership election and was made Prime Minister.
1979 General Election
All parties shown.
1983 General Election
All parties with more than 500 votes shown.
1987 General Election
All parties gaining over 500 votes listed.