1955 general election · North West
Manchester Withington: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Manchester Withington at the 1955 general election with a majority of 12,653. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 12,65328.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 71.9%43,838 valid votes
- Electorate
- 60,941
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 25,707 | 58.6% | |
| Labour | 13,054 | 29.8% | |
| Liberal | 5,077 | 11.6% | |
| Valid votes | 43,838 | ||
| Majority | 12,653 | 28.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Withington at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 25,707 votes (58.6%).
What was the majority in Manchester Withington in 1955?
12,653 votes (28.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Manchester Withington in 1955?
71.9% of the 60,941 registered electors cast a valid vote (43,838 votes).
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