1959 general election · North West
Manchester Openshaw: 1959 general election result
Labour won Manchester Openshaw at the 1959 general election with a majority of 8,438. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 8,43820.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 76.0%41,512 valid votes
- Electorate
- 54,610
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 24,975 | 60.2% | +0.4 | |
| Conservative | 16,537 | 39.8% | −0.4 | |
| Valid votes | 41,512 | |||
| Majority | 8,438 | 20.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Manchester Openshaw at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 24,975 votes (60.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Manchester Openshaw in 1959?
8,438 votes (20.3% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Manchester Openshaw in 1959?
76.0% of the 54,610 registered electors cast a valid vote (41,512 votes).
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