Rhondda East: 1929 general election result
Labour won Rhondda East at the 1929 general election with a majority of 8,741. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,74123.0% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.7%37,969 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,834
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 19,010 | 50.1% | +50.1 | |
| Liberal | 10,269 | 27.1% | +27.1 | |
| Communist | 5,789 | 15.3% | +15.3 | |
| Conservative | 2,901 | 7.6% | +7.6 | |
| Valid votes | 37,969 | |||
| Majority | 8,741 | 23.0% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda East at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 19,010 votes (50.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rhondda East in 1929?
8,741 votes (23.0% of valid votes) over the Liberal.
What was the turnout in Rhondda East in 1929?
84.7% of the 44,834 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,969 votes).
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