Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr: 1922 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr at the 1922 general election with a majority of 1,964 (Lab gain from Co Lib). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 1,9645.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 90.6%33,068 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,514
- Result
- Lab gain from Co Lib
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,516 | 53.0% | +5.7 | |
| Independent | 15,552 | 47.0% | +47.0 | |
| Valid votes | 33,068 | |||
| Majority | 1,964 | 5.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1918 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr at the 1922 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,516 votes (53.0%). Result: Lab gain from Co Lib.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr in 1922?
1,964 votes (5.9% of valid votes) over the Independent.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr in 1922?
90.6% of the 36,514 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,068 votes).
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