Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr: 1931 general election result
The ILP won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr at the 1931 general election with a majority of 13,789 (ILP gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- Independent Labour PartyIndependent Labour Party
- Majority
- 13,78938.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 80.8%35,457 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,908
- Result
- ILP gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Labour Party Won | 24,623 | 69.4% | +69.4 | |
| Others | 10,834 | 30.6% | +30.6 | |
| Valid votes | 35,457 | |||
| Majority | 13,789 | 38.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr at the 1931 general election?
The Independent Labour Party candidate won with 24,623 votes (69.4%). Result: ILP gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr in 1931?
13,789 votes (38.9% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr in 1931?
80.8% of the 43,908 registered electors cast a valid vote (35,457 votes).
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