Elections to Manchester Borough Council were held on Monday, 2 November 1840. 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][2] Liberal incorporators retained overall control of the council.[3]
Quick facts 16 of 64 seats to Manchester Borough Council 32 seats needed for a majority, First party ...
1840 Manchester Borough Council election|
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First party |
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Liberal |
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| Last election |
16 seats,
54.5% |
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| Seats before |
64 |
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| Seats won |
16 |
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| Seats after |
64 |
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| Seat change |
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 Map of results of 1840 election |
Leader of the Council before election
Liberal
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Leader of the Council after election
Liberal
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