1955 general election · North West
Manchester Openshaw: 1955 general election result
Labour won Manchester Openshaw at the 1955 general election with a majority of 8,042. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,04219.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.7%41,234 valid votes
- Electorate
- 56,720
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,638 | 59.8% | |
| Conservative | 16,596 | 40.3% | |
| Valid votes | 41,234 | ||
| Majority | 8,042 | 19.5% | |
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Openshaw at the 1955 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,638 votes (59.8%).
What was the majority in Manchester Openshaw in 1955?
8,042 votes (19.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Openshaw in 1955?
72.7% of the 56,720 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,234 votes).
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