1839 Manchester Borough Council election

Elections to Manchester Borough Council were held on Friday, 1 November 1839. One third of the councillors seats were up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a three-year term of office. Conservative anti-corporators continued their boycott of municipal elections due to their opposition to Manchester's incorporation^[1] and only one of the fifteen wards was contested.^[2] Liberal incorporators retained overall control of the council.^[3]

Quick facts 16 of 64 seats to Manchester Borough Council 33 seats needed for a majority, First party ...

1839 Manchester Borough Council election

← 1838 1 November 1839 (1839-11-01) 1840 â†’
16 of 64 seats to Manchester Borough Council 33 seats needed for a majority
First party   Party Liberal Last election 48 seats, 90.8% Seats before 64 Seats won 16 Seats after 64 Seat change Popular vote 642 Percentage 54.5% Swing 36.3%
Map of results of 1839 election
Leader of the Council before election Liberal Leader of the Council after election Liberal

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