1955 general election · North West
Manchester Wythenshawe: 1955 general election result
The Conservatives won Manchester Wythenshawe at the 1955 general election with a majority of 2,822. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 2,8225.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.3%49,578 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,968
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 26,200 | 52.9% | |
| Labour | 23,378 | 47.2% | |
| Valid votes | 49,578 | ||
| Majority | 2,822 | 5.7% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1951 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Wythenshawe at the 1955 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 26,200 votes (52.9%).
What was the majority in Manchester Wythenshawe in 1955?
2,822 votes (5.7% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Manchester Wythenshawe in 1955?
76.3% of the 64,968 registered electors cast a valid vote (49,578 votes).
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