Monmouthshire Pontypool: 1929 general election result
Labour won Monmouthshire Pontypool at the 1929 general election with a majority of 5,224. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,22415.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.6%34,574 valid votes
- Electorate
- 40,888
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 17,805 | 51.5% | −1.2 | |
| Liberal | 12,581 | 36.4% | +36.4 | |
| Conservative | 4,188 | 12.1% | −35.2 | |
| Valid votes | 34,574 | |||
| Majority | 5,224 | 15.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Monmouthshire Pontypool at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 17,805 votes (51.5%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Monmouthshire Pontypool in 1929?
5,224 votes (15.1% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Monmouthshire Pontypool in 1929?
84.6% of the 40,888 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,574 votes).
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