1955 general election · North West
Manchester Gorton: 1955 general election result
Labour won Manchester Gorton at the 1955 general election with a majority of 269. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 2690.6% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.5%41,935 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,824
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 21,102 | 50.3% | |
| Conservative | 20,833 | 49.7% | |
| Valid votes | 41,935 | ||
| Majority | 269 | 0.6% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Gorton at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 21,102 votes (50.3%).
What was the majority in Manchester Gorton in 1955?
269 votes (0.6% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Gorton in 1955?
76.5% of the 54,824 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,935 votes).
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