Members of Parliament
Like many seats in South Wales, Ogmore is a safe Labour seat, retaining it since its creation in 1918.
| Election | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | Vernon Hartshorn | Labour | |
| 1931 | Edward John Williams | Labour | |
| 1946 by-election | John Evans | Labour | |
| 1950 | Walter Ernest Padley | Labour | |
| 1979 | Ray Powell | Labour | |
| 2002 by-election | Huw Irranca-Davies | Labour | |
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