Merthyr Tydfil: 1950 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1950 general election with a majority of 22,916. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 22,91661.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 85.9%37,075 valid votes
- Electorate
- 43,156
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 29,210 | 78.8% | |
| Conservative | 6,294 | 17.0% | |
| Plaid Cymru | 1,571 | 4.2% | |
| Valid votes | 37,075 | ||
| Majority | 22,916 | 61.8% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1950 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 29,210 votes (78.8%).
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil in 1950?
22,916 votes (61.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil in 1950?
85.9% of the 43,156 registered electors cast a valid vote (37,075 votes).
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