Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare — UK General Election Results
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare was won by Labour at the 2024 general election, with a majority of 7,447 votes over Reform UK. This page covers the 2024 general election, the only one on record for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare under this name.
Full Election History, 2024–2024
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gerald Jones (Labour) | 15,791 | 44.8% | Gareth Thomas (Reform UK) | 7,447 (21.1 pts) | 47.4% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2024
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Jones | Labour | 15,791 | 44.8% | Yes |
| Gareth Thomas | Reform UK | 8,344 | 23.7% | No |
| Francis Whitefoot | Plaid Cymru | 4,768 | 13.5% | No |
| Amanda Jenner | Conservative | 2,687 | 7.6% | No |
| Jade Smith | Liberal Democrat | 1,276 | 3.6% | No |
| Peter Griffin | Green | 1,231 | 3.5% | No |
| Anthony Cole | Workers Party of Britain | 531 | 1.5% | No |
| Lorezo De Gregori | Independent | 375 | 1.1% | No |
| Bob Davenport | Communist | 212 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare has been contested at 1 general election on record (2024). Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Labour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in the 2024 general election?
Labour won Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in 2024 with 15,791 votes (44.8%), a majority of 7,447 votes over Reform UK in second place.
Which parties have won Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare since 2024?
Since 2024, Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare has been won by: Labour.
What was the closest result in Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare?
The closest result on record for Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare was 2024, when Labour beat Reform UK by just 7,447 votes (21.1 percentage points).