BURNABY — Canadian Federal Election Results
BURNABY was won by NDP at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 7,621 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in BURNABY from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NDP | NDP | 20,604 | 39.8% | Progressive Conservative (19,119) | 1,485 (2.9 pts) |
| 1980 | NDP | NDP | 21,587 | 42.4% | Progressive Conservative (18,619) | 2,968 (5.8 pts) |
| 1984 | NDP | NDP | 28,318 | 48.0% | Progressive Conservative (20,697) | 7,621 (12.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 20,604 | 39.8% |
| Progressive Conservative | 19,119 | 36.9% |
| Liberal | 12,099 | 23.3% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 21,587 | 42.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 18,619 | 36.6% |
| Liberal | 10,585 | 20.8% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 81 | 0.2% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 28,318 | 48.0% |
| Progressive Conservative | 20,697 | 35.1% |
| Liberal | 9,612 | 16.3% |
| Green | 364 | 0.6% |
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 has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning party over that span: NDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won BURNABY in the 1984 general election?
NDP won BURNABY in 1984 with 28,318 votes (48.0%), a margin of 7,621 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won BURNABY since 1979?
Since 1979, BURNABY has been won by: NDP.
What was the closest result in BURNABY?
The closest contested result on record for BURNABY was 1979, when NDP beat Progressive Conservative by 1,485 votes (2.9 percentage points).