CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND — Canadian Federal Election Results
CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND was won by Liberal at the 1921 general election, with a margin of 1,610 votes over Progressive. This page covers every general election in CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND from 1917 to 1921.
Full Election History, 1917–1921
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Unionist | Unionist | 8,073 | 43.7% | Opposition (6,738) | 1,335 (7.2 pts) |
| 1921 | Liberal | Liberal | 10,524 | 38.8% | Progressive (8,914) | 1,610 (5.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1917
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unionist | 8,073 | 43.7% |
| Opposition | 6,738 | 36.5% |
| Labour | 3,667 | 19.8% |
1921
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 10,524 | 38.8% |
| Progressive | 8,914 | 32.9% |
| Conservative | 7,694 | 28.4% |
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
CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1917. Winning parties over that span: Unionist, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND in the 1921 general election?
Liberal won CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND in 1921 with 10,524 votes (38.8%), a margin of 1,610 votes over Progressive in second place.
Which parties have won CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND since 1917?
Since 1917, CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND has been won by: Liberal, Unionist.
What was the closest result in CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND?
The closest contested result on record for CAPE BRETON SOUTH AND RICHMOND was 1921, when Liberal beat Progressive by 1,610 votes (5.9 percentage points).