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1980 Argyll and Bute Council election

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All 26 seats to Argyll and Bute Council 14 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent SNP Conservative Seats won 20 3 2 Seat change 0 1 2 Popular vote 6,788 1,041 2,305 Percentage 59.0% 9.1% 20.0% Swing 4.9% 3.1% 1.0%   Fourth party   Party Labour Seats won 1 Seat change 1 Popular vote 1,364 Percentage 11.9% Swing 9.0%
Council Control before election Independent Council Control Independent

Elections to Argyll and Bute Council were held in May 1980, the same day as the other Scottish local government district elections

Election results

Argyll and Bute District Council Election Result 1980

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	20	0	0	0		59.0	6,788	4.9
	SNP	3	1	0	1		9.1	1,041	3.1
	Conservative	2	0	2	2		20.0	2,305	1.0
	Labour	1	1	0	1		11.9	1,364	9.0

References

1. http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Scottish-District-Elections-1980.pdf

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• 1980 Scottish local elections
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