1958 Pontypool by-election
The 1958 Pontypool by-election was held on 10 November 1958 after the incumbent Labour MP, Granville West was elevated to a life peerage. The seat was retained by the Labour candidate Leo Abse.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Leo Abse | 20,000 | 68.49 | −4.42 | |
| Conservative | P S Thomas | 6,273 | 21.48 | −5.61 | |
| Plaid Cymru | B C L Morgan | 2,927 | 10.02 | New | |
| Majority | 13,727 | 47.01 | +1.20 | ||
| Turnout | 29,200 | ||||
| Labour hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "1958 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 25 June 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
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