BEACHES — Canadian Federal Election Results
BEACHES was won by NDP at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 2,471 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in BEACHES from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 12,840 | 34.6% | NDP (12,322) | 518 (1.4 pts) |
| 1980 | NDP | NDP | 12,675 | 35.6% | Liberal (11,179) | 1,496 (4.2 pts) |
| 1984 | NDP | NDP | 14,914 | 40.7% | Progressive Conservative (12,443) | 2,471 (6.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 12,840 | 34.6% |
| NDP | 12,322 | 33.2% |
| Liberal | 11,232 | 30.3% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 388 | 1.0% |
| Independent | 129 | 0.3% |
| Rhinoceros | 111 | 0.3% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 91 | 0.2% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 12,675 | 35.6% |
| Liberal | 11,179 | 31.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 11,179 | 31.4% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 272 | 0.8% |
| Rhinoceros | 214 | 0.6% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 60 | 0.2% |
| Independent | 45 | 0.1% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 14,914 | 40.7% |
| Progressive Conservative | 12,443 | 34.0% |
| Liberal | 8,155 | 22.3% |
| Green | 581 | 1.6% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 353 | 1.0% |
| Independent | 132 | 0.4% |
| Party for the Commonwealth of Canada | 27 | 0.1% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each contested election, coloured by the winning party. Acclaimed elections (no opposing candidate) aren't plotted since there's no margin to measure.
Trend
BEACHES has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, NDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won BEACHES in the 1984 general election?
NDP won BEACHES in 1984 with 14,914 votes (40.7%), a margin of 2,471 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won BEACHES since 1979?
Since 1979, BEACHES has been won by: NDP, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in BEACHES?
The closest contested result on record for BEACHES was 1979, when Progressive Conservative beat NDP by 518 votes (1.4 percentage points).