Wales · Former constituency (1918–1945)
Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare
Every general election in Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare since 1918 (until 1945). Latest: Labour, majority 27,969.
1945 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 34,398 | 84.3% | |
| Conservative | 6,429 | 15.8% | |
| Valid votes | 40,827 | ||
| Majority | 27,969 | 68.5% | |
Turnout 76.1% of 53,630 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Lab | Con | 27,969 | 68.5 | 76.1% | |
| 1935 | Lab | — | unopposed | — | — | Lab hold |
| 1931 | Lab | — | unopposed | — | — | Lab hold |
| 1929 | Lab | Lib | 18,956 | 41.5 | 84.5% | Lab hold |
| 1924 | Lab | Lib | 9,142 | 23.1 | 83.7% | Lab hold |
| 1923 | Lab | Lib | 6,329 | 16.5 | 83.3% | Lab hold |
| 1922 | Lab | Nat Lib | 5,217 | 14.4 | 79.9% | Lab gain from Co Lab |
| 1918 | Co Lab | Lab | 16,595 | 57.1 | 69.8% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare?
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare at the 1945 general election with a majority of 27,969.
Which parties have won Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1918: Labour 7, Coalition Labour 1.
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