Ceredigion and Pembroke North — UK General Election Results
Ceredigion and Pembroke North was won by Plaid Cymru at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 3,193 votes over Liberal Democrat. This page covers every general election in Ceredigion and Pembroke North from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Geraint Howells (Liberal) | 19,677 | 41.8% | Tom Raw-Rees (Conservative) | 5,639 (12.0 pts) | 77.8% |
| 1987 | Geraint Howells (Liberal) | 17,683 | 36.6% | Owen Williams (Conservative) | 4,700 (9.7 pts) | 76.5% |
| 1992 | Cynog Dafis (Plaid Cymru) | 16,020 | 31.3% | Geraint Howells (Liberal Democrat) | 3,193 (6.2 pts) | 77.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraint Howells | Liberal | 19,677 | 41.8% | Yes |
| Tom Raw-Rees | Conservative | 14,038 | 29.8% | No |
| Grifith Hughes | Labour | 6,840 | 14.5% | No |
| Cynog Dafis | Plaid Cymru | 6,072 | 12.9% | No |
| Marylin Smith | Green | 431 | 0.9% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraint Howells | Liberal | 17,683 | 36.6% | Yes |
| Owen Williams | Conservative | 12,983 | 26.9% | No |
| John Davies | Labour | 8,965 | 18.6% | No |
| Cynog Dafis | Plaid Cymru | 7,848 | 16.2% | No |
| Marylin Wakefield | Green | 821 | 1.7% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynog Dafis | Plaid Cymru | 16,020 | 31.3% | Yes |
| Geraint Howells | Liberal Democrat | 12,827 | 25.1% | No |
| John Williams | Conservative | 12,718 | 24.8% | No |
| John Davies | Labour | 9,637 | 18.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Ceredigion and Pembroke North has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal, Plaid Cymru.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ceredigion and Pembroke North in the 1992 general election?
Plaid Cymru won Ceredigion and Pembroke North in 1992 with 16,020 votes (31.3%), a majority of 3,193 votes over Liberal Democrat in second place.
Which parties have won Ceredigion and Pembroke North since 1983?
Since 1983, Ceredigion and Pembroke North has been won by: Liberal, Plaid Cymru.
What was the closest result in Ceredigion and Pembroke North?
The closest result on record for Ceredigion and Pembroke North was 1992, when Plaid Cymru beat Liberal Democrat by just 3,193 votes (6.2 percentage points).