COAST CHILCOTIN — Canadian Federal Election Results
COAST CHILCOTIN was won by Liberal at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 348 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in COAST CHILCOTIN from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 10,292 | 47.3% | NDP (7,477) | 2,815 (12.9 pts) |
| 1972 | NDP | NDP | 8,868 | 34.5% | Liberal (8,508) | 360 (1.4 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 10,336 | 35.2% | Progressive Conservative (9,988) | 348 (1.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 10,292 | 47.3% |
| NDP | 7,477 | 34.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 2,355 | 10.8% |
| Social Credit | 1,629 | 7.5% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 8,868 | 34.5% |
| Liberal | 8,508 | 33.1% |
| Progressive Conservative | 7,601 | 29.5% |
| Social Credit | 749 | 2.9% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 10,336 | 35.2% |
| Progressive Conservative | 9,988 | 34.0% |
| NDP | 8,655 | 29.5% |
| Independent | 356 | 1.2% |
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
COAST CHILCOTIN has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, NDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won COAST CHILCOTIN in the 1974 general election?
Liberal won COAST CHILCOTIN in 1974 with 10,336 votes (35.2%), a margin of 348 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won COAST CHILCOTIN since 1968?
Since 1968, COAST CHILCOTIN has been won by: Liberal, NDP.
What was the closest result in COAST CHILCOTIN?
The closest contested result on record for COAST CHILCOTIN was 1974, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 348 votes (1.2 percentage points).