Election results for Failsworth East

 Labour Win Jim McMahon was elected with a majority of 88%. A total of 2049 votes were cast, representing a turnout of 35% .

Table of main parties and election candidates retaining deposit

Election Candidate	Party	Number	%	Status	% Change
Jim McMahon	Labour	1925	94%	Newly elected	n/a
Stephen Barrow	Liberal Democrats	124	6%	Not elected	n/a