COMOX--POWELL RIVER — Canadian Federal Election Results
COMOX--POWELL RIVER was won by NDP at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 722 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in COMOX--POWELL RIVER from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | NDP | NDP | 22,075 | 44.3% | Progressive Conservative (17,556) | 4,519 (9.1 pts) |
| 1980 | NDP | NDP | 25,007 | 49.0% | Progressive Conservative (16,545) | 8,462 (16.6 pts) |
| 1984 | NDP | NDP | 27,288 | 44.6% | Progressive Conservative (26,566) | 722 (1.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 22,075 | 44.3% |
| Progressive Conservative | 17,556 | 35.2% |
| Liberal | 9,910 | 19.9% |
| Communist | 314 | 0.6% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 25,007 | 49.0% |
| Progressive Conservative | 16,545 | 32.4% |
| Liberal | 9,221 | 18.1% |
| Communist | 292 | 0.6% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 27,288 | 44.6% |
| Progressive Conservative | 26,566 | 43.4% |
| Liberal | 5,790 | 9.5% |
| Green | 505 | 0.8% |
| Confederation of Regions | 452 | 0.7% |
| Social Credit | 357 | 0.6% |
| Communist | 215 | 0.4% |
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
COMOX--POWELL RIVER has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning party over that span: NDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won COMOX--POWELL RIVER in the 1984 general election?
NDP won COMOX--POWELL RIVER in 1984 with 27,288 votes (44.6%), a margin of 722 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won COMOX--POWELL RIVER since 1979?
Since 1979, COMOX--POWELL RIVER has been won by: NDP.
What was the closest result in COMOX--POWELL RIVER?
The closest contested result on record for COMOX--POWELL RIVER was 1984, when NDP beat Progressive Conservative by 722 votes (1.2 percentage points).