Independent candidate · stood 2019
David Hughes.
Stood for Independent in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney at the 2019 General Election. Not elected — so there is no parliamentary record to show, but here is the contest in full and where the seat stands now.
Finished 5th of 6 with 1,860 votes (5.8%).
The result in full · 2019 General Election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Jones✓ elected | Lab | 16,913 | 52.5% |
| Sara Jones | Con | 6,307 | 19.6% |
| Colin Jones | — | 3,604 | 11.2% |
| Mark Evans | PC | 2,446 | 7.6% |
| David Hughes | Ind | 1,860 | 5.8% |
| Brendan D'Cruz | LD | 1,116 | 3.5% |
Majority 10,606 · 32,246 votes cast.
The seat now
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney is represented by Gerald Jones (Lab), who won this contest.
See their full voting record, speeches & finances → · Explore Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney →
Independent in 2019
David Hughes was one of 224 Independent candidates at the 2019 General Election — 0 won their seats, 224 did not. See the Independent →