1955 general election · North West
Manchester Ardwick: 1955 general election result
Labour won Manchester Ardwick at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,082. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2,0824.8% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.7%43,562 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,737
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 22,822 | 52.4% | |
| Conservative | 20,740 | 47.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,562 | ||
| Majority | 2,082 | 4.8% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Ardwick at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 22,822 votes (52.4%).
What was the majority in Manchester Ardwick in 1955?
2,082 votes (4.8% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Ardwick in 1955?
71.7% of the 60,737 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,562 votes).
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