1959 general election · North West
Manchester Ardwick: 1959 general election result
Labour won Manchester Ardwick at the 1959 general election with a majority of 6,742. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 6,74216.2% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.6%41,526 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,166
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,134 | 58.1% | +5.7 | |
| Conservative | 17,392 | 41.9% | −5.7 | |
| Valid votes | 41,526 | |||
| Majority | 6,742 | 16.2% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Ardwick at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,134 votes (58.1%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Ardwick in 1959?
6,742 votes (16.2% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Ardwick in 1959?
72.6% of the 57,166 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,526 votes).
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