1955 general election · North West
Manchester Cheetham: 1955 general election result
Labour won Manchester Cheetham at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,531. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,53124.4% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 65.7%34,911 valid votes
- Electorate
- 53,169
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,721 | 62.2% | |
| Conservative | 13,190 | 37.8% | |
| Valid votes | 34,911 | ||
| Majority | 8,531 | 24.4% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Cheetham at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,721 votes (62.2%).
What was the majority in Manchester Cheetham in 1955?
8,531 votes (24.4% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Cheetham in 1955?
65.7% of the 53,169 registered electors cast a valid vote (34,911 votes).
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