CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH — Canadian Federal Election Results
CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 4,412 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 18,446 | 60.9% | Liberal (10,139) | 8,307 (27.4 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 19,455 | 58.1% | Liberal (10,163) | 9,292 (27.7 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 18,078 | 52.8% | Liberal (13,666) | 4,412 (12.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 18,446 | 60.9% |
| Liberal | 10,139 | 33.5% |
| NDP | 1,696 | 5.6% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 19,455 | 58.1% |
| Liberal | 10,163 | 30.3% |
| NDP | 3,635 | 10.9% |
| Independent | 245 | 0.7% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 18,078 | 52.8% |
| Liberal | 13,666 | 39.9% |
| NDP | 2,369 | 6.9% |
| Social Credit | 133 | 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
CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH in the 1974 general election?
Progressive Conservative won CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH in 1974 with 18,078 votes (52.8%), a margin of 4,412 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH since 1968?
Since 1968, CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH?
The closest contested result on record for CUMBERLAND--COLCHESTER NORTH was 1974, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 4,412 votes (12.9 percentage points).