1929 general election · North West
Manchester Gorton: 1929 general election result
Labour won Manchester Gorton at the 1929 general election with a majority of 11,392. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 11,39231.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%36,105 valid votes
- Electorate
- 44,300
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,056 | 61.1% | +5.1 | |
| Conservative | 10,664 | 29.5% | −14.5 | |
| Liberal | 3,385 | 9.4% | +9.4 | |
| Valid votes | 36,105 | |||
| Majority | 11,392 | 31.6% | ||
Change compared with the 1924 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Gorton at the 1929 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,056 votes (61.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Gorton in 1929?
11,392 votes (31.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Gorton in 1929?
81.5% of the 44,300 registered electors cast a valid vote (36,105 votes).
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