Merthyr Tydfil: 1951 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1951 general election with a majority of 21,436. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 21,43659.1% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 84.4%36,246 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,937
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,841 | 79.6% | +0.8 | |
| Conservative | 7,405 | 20.4% | +3.5 | |
| Valid votes | 36,246 | |||
| Majority | 21,436 | 59.1% | ||
Change compared with the 1950 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1951 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,841 votes (79.6%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil in 1951?
21,436 votes (59.1% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil in 1951?
84.4% of the 42,937 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,246 votes).
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