1931 general election · North West
Manchester Gorton: 1931 general election result
The Conservatives won Manchester Gorton at the 1931 general election with a majority of 4,912 (Con gain from Lab). Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,91212.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.9%38,544 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,062
- Result
- Con gain from Lab
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 21,228 | 55.1% | +25.5 | |
| Labour | 16,316 | 42.3% | −18.8 | |
| Communist | 1,000 | 2.6% | +2.6 | |
| Valid votes | 38,544 | |||
| Majority | 4,912 | 12.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1929 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Gorton at the 1931 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 21,228 votes (55.1%). Result: Con gain from Lab.
What was the majority in Manchester Gorton in 1931?
4,912 votes (12.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Manchester Gorton in 1931?
81.9% of the 47,062 registered electors cast a valid vote (38,544 votes).
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