1959 general election · North West
Manchester Gorton: 1959 general election result
Labour won Manchester Gorton at the 1959 general election with a majority of 857. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8571.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.0%45,817 valid votes
- Electorate
- 55,846
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 23,337 | 50.9% | +0.6 | |
| Conservative | 22,480 | 49.1% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 45,817 | |||
| Majority | 857 | 1.9% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Gorton at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 23,337 votes (50.9%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Gorton in 1959?
857 votes (1.9% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Gorton in 1959?
82.0% of the 55,846 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,817 votes).
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