CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX — Canadian Federal Election Results
CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX was won by Conservative at the 2011 general election, with a margin of 11,911 votes over NDP. This page covers every general election in CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX from 2000 to 2011.
Full Election History, 2000–2011
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Liberal | Liberal | 20,085 | 49.7% | Canadian Alliance (12,957) | 7,128 (17.6 pts) |
| 2004 | Liberal | Liberal | 17,435 | 39.6% | Conservative (17,028) | 407 (0.9 pts) |
| 2006 | Conservative | Conservative | 20,820 | 42.8% | Liberal (15,204) | 5,616 (11.5 pts) |
| 2008 | Conservative | Conservative | 19,960 | 47.9% | Liberal (12,127) | 7,833 (18.8 pts) |
| 2011 | Conservative | Conservative | 23,360 | 53.8% | NDP (11,449) | 11,911 (27.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2000
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 20,085 | 49.7% |
| Canadian Alliance | 12,957 | 32.1% |
| Progressive Conservative | 4,156 | 10.3% |
| NDP | 2,209 | 5.5% |
| Green | 715 | 1.8% |
| Canadian Action Party | 213 | 0.5% |
| Independent | 73 | 0.2% |
2004
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 17,435 | 39.6% |
| Conservative | 17,028 | 38.7% |
| NDP | 7,538 | 17.1% |
| Green | 1,845 | 4.2% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 150 | 0.3% |
2006
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 20,820 | 42.8% |
| Liberal | 15,204 | 31.3% |
| NDP | 10,875 | 22.4% |
| Green | 1,737 | 3.6% |
2008
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 19,960 | 47.9% |
| Liberal | 12,127 | 29.1% |
| NDP | 6,850 | 16.4% |
| Green | 2,712 | 6.5% |
2011
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 23,360 | 53.8% |
| NDP | 11,449 | 26.3% |
| Liberal | 7,172 | 16.5% |
| Green | 1,470 | 3.4% |
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
CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 2000. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX in the 2011 general election?
Conservative won CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX in 2011 with 23,360 votes (53.8%), a margin of 11,911 votes over NDP in second place.
Which parties have won CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX since 2000?
Since 2000, CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX has been won by: Conservative, Liberal.
What was the closest result in CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX?
The closest contested result on record for CHATHAM-KENT--ESSEX was 2004, when Liberal beat Conservative by 407 votes (0.9 percentage points).