1959 general election · North West
Manchester Cheetham: 1959 general election result
Labour won Manchester Cheetham at the 1959 general election with a majority of 9,336. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 9,33628.7% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 69.0%32,546 valid votes
- Electorate
- 47,156
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,941 | 64.3% | +2.1 | |
| Conservative | 11,605 | 35.7% | −2.1 | |
| Valid votes | 32,546 | |||
| Majority | 9,336 | 28.7% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Cheetham at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,941 votes (64.3%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Cheetham in 1959?
9,336 votes (28.7% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Cheetham in 1959?
69.0% of the 47,156 registered electors cast a valid vote (32,546 votes).
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