Merthyr Tydfil: 1955 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1955 general election with a majority of 18,082. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,08254.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.3%33,178 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,933
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,630 | 77.3% | |
| Conservative | 7,548 | 22.8% | |
| Valid votes | 33,178 | ||
| Majority | 18,082 | 54.5% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 25,630 votes (77.3%).
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil in 1955?
18,082 votes (54.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil in 1955?
77.3% of the 42,933 registered electors cast a valid vote (33,178 votes).
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