Wales · Former constituency (1918–1945)
Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr
Every general election in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr since 1918 (until 1945). Latest: Labour, majority 19,186.
1945 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,879 | 81.4% | |
| Others | 5,693 | 18.6% | |
| Valid votes | 30,572 | ||
| Majority | 19,186 | 62.8% | |
Turnout 68.6% of 44,540 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Lab | Oth | 19,186 | 62.8 | 68.6% | |
| 1935 | Lab | ILP | 10,890 | 36.1 | 68.8% | Lab gain from ILP |
| 1931 | ILP | Oth | 13,789 | 38.9 | 80.8% | ILP gain from Lab |
| 1929 | Lab | Lib | 14,005 | 36.8 | 85.8% | Lab hold |
| 1924 | Lab | Con | 6,499 | 19.5 | 86.9% | Lab hold |
| 1923 | Lab | Lib | 12,108 | 37.3 | 86.8% | Lab hold |
| 1922 | Lab | Ind | 1,964 | 5.9 | 90.6% | Lab gain from Co Lib |
| 1918 | Co Lib | Lab | 1,445 | 5.4 | 76.5% |
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 Merthyr?
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr at the 1945 general election with a majority of 19,186.
Which parties have won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1918: Labour 6, Independent Labour Party 1, Coalition Liberal 1.
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