COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS — Canadian Federal Election Results
COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS was won by NDP at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 1,591 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 19,025 | 43.5% | NDP (17,471) | 1,554 (3.6 pts) |
| 1980 | NDP | NDP | 22,154 | 48.2% | Progressive Conservative (18,153) | 4,001 (8.7 pts) |
| 1984 | NDP | NDP | 24,555 | 45.1% | Progressive Conservative (22,964) | 1,591 (2.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 19,025 | 43.5% |
| NDP | 17,471 | 40.0% |
| Liberal | 7,075 | 16.2% |
| Communist | 82 | 0.2% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 51 | 0.1% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 22,154 | 48.2% |
| Progressive Conservative | 18,153 | 39.5% |
| Liberal | 5,161 | 11.2% |
| Rhinoceros | 444 | 1.0% |
| Communist | 85 | 0.2% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 24,555 | 45.1% |
| Progressive Conservative | 22,964 | 42.2% |
| Liberal | 5,899 | 10.8% |
| Green | 387 | 0.7% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 313 | 0.6% |
| Confederation of Regions | 257 | 0.5% |
| Independent | 62 | 0.1% |
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
COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, NDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS in the 1984 general election?
NDP won COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS in 1984 with 24,555 votes (45.1%), a margin of 1,591 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS since 1979?
Since 1979, COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS has been won by: NDP, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS?
The closest contested result on record for COWICHAN--MALAHAT--THE ISLANDS was 1984, when NDP beat Progressive Conservative by 1,591 votes (2.9 percentage points).