Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare: 1922 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare at the 1922 general election with a majority of 5,217 (Lab gain from Co Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,21714.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.9%36,191 valid votes
- Electorate
- 45,285
- Result
- Lab gain from Co Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,704 | 57.2% | +35.8 | |
| National Liberal | 15,487 | 42.8% | +42.8 | |
| Valid votes | 36,191 | |||
| Majority | 5,217 | 14.4% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare at the 1922 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,704 votes (57.2%). Result: Lab gain from Co Lab.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare in 1922?
5,217 votes (14.4% of valid votes) over the National Liberal.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare in 1922?
79.9% of the 45,285 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,191 votes).
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