1959 general election · North West
Manchester Blackley: 1959 general election result
The Conservatives won Manchester Blackley at the 1959 general election with a majority of 4,373. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 4,3739.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 81.5%47,176 valid votes
- Electorate
- 57,851
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 22,163 | 47.0% | −9.0 | |
| Labour | 17,790 | 37.7% | −6.3 | |
| Liberal | 7,223 | 15.3% | +15.3 | |
| Valid votes | 47,176 | |||
| Majority | 4,373 | 9.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Blackley at the 1959 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 22,163 votes (47.0%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Blackley in 1959?
4,373 votes (9.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Manchester Blackley in 1959?
81.5% of the 57,851 registered electors cast a valid vote (47,176 votes).
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