BURNABY--SEYMOUR — Canadian Federal Election Results
BURNABY--SEYMOUR was won by Liberal at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 489 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in BURNABY--SEYMOUR from 1972 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1972–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NDP | NDP | 18,274 | 37.8% | Liberal (17,985) | 289 (0.6 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 18,063 | 36.6% | Progressive Conservative (17,574) | 489 (1.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 18,274 | 37.8% |
| Liberal | 17,985 | 37.2% |
| Progressive Conservative | 11,119 | 23.0% |
| Social Credit | 694 | 1.4% |
| Independent | 133 | 0.3% |
| Independent | 120 | 0.2% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 18,063 | 36.6% |
| Progressive Conservative | 17,574 | 35.6% |
| NDP | 13,472 | 27.3% |
| Communist | 167 | 0.3% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 60 | 0.1% |
| Independent | 42 | 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
BURNABY--SEYMOUR has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1972. Winning parties over that span: NDP, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won BURNABY--SEYMOUR in the 1974 general election?
Liberal won BURNABY--SEYMOUR in 1974 with 18,063 votes (36.6%), a margin of 489 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won BURNABY--SEYMOUR since 1972?
Since 1972, BURNABY--SEYMOUR has been won by: Liberal, NDP.
What was the closest result in BURNABY--SEYMOUR?
The closest contested result on record for BURNABY--SEYMOUR was 1972, when NDP beat Liberal by 289 votes (0.6 percentage points).