Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr: 1935 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr at the 1935 general election with a majority of 10,890 (Lab gain from ILP). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 10,89036.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 68.8%30,170 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,842
- Result
- Lab gain from ILP
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,530 | 68.1% | +68.1 | |
| Independent Labour Party | 9,640 | 32.0% | −37.5 | |
| Valid votes | 30,170 | |||
| Majority | 10,890 | 36.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1931 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr at the 1935 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,530 votes (68.1%). Result: Lab gain from ILP.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr in 1935?
10,890 votes (36.1% of valid votes) over the Independent Labour Party.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil Merthyr in 1935?
68.8% of the 43,842 registered electors cast a valid vote (30,170 votes).
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