Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare: 1929 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare at the 1929 general election with a majority of 18,956. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,95641.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.5%45,717 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,134
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,550 | 64.6% | +3.1 | |
| Liberal | 10,594 | 23.2% | −15.3 | |
| Conservative | 5,573 | 12.2% | +12.2 | |
| Valid votes | 45,717 | |||
| Majority | 18,956 | 41.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,550 votes (64.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare in 1929?
18,956 votes (41.5% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil Aberdare in 1929?
84.5% of the 54,134 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,717 votes).
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