Merthyr Tydfil: 1959 general election result
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1959 general election with a majority of 18,723. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 18,72354.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.8%34,493 valid votes
- Electorate
- 42,153
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 26,608 | 77.1% | −0.1 | |
| Conservative | 7,885 | 22.9% | +0.1 | |
| Valid votes | 34,493 | |||
| Majority | 18,723 | 54.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Merthyr Tydfil at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 26,608 votes (77.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Merthyr Tydfil in 1959?
18,723 votes (54.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Merthyr Tydfil in 1959?
81.8% of the 42,153 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,493 votes).
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