DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND — Canadian Federal Election Results
DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 16,228 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 21,502 | 52.4% | Liberal (10,748) | 10,754 (26.2 pts) |
| 1980 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 17,587 | 45.1% | Liberal (11,587) | 6,000 (15.4 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 24,968 | 59.3% | Liberal (8,740) | 16,228 (38.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 21,502 | 52.4% |
| Liberal | 10,748 | 26.2% |
| NDP | 8,393 | 20.5% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 367 | 0.9% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 29 | 0.1% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 17,587 | 45.1% |
| Liberal | 11,587 | 29.7% |
| NDP | 9,453 | 24.2% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 374 | 1.0% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 16 | 0.0% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 24,968 | 59.3% |
| Liberal | 8,740 | 20.8% |
| NDP | 7,805 | 18.5% |
| Rhinoceros | 353 | 0.8% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 211 | 0.5% |
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
DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND in the 1984 general election?
Progressive Conservative won DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND in 1984 with 24,968 votes (59.3%), a margin of 16,228 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND since 1979?
Since 1979, DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND?
The closest contested result on record for DURHAM--NORTHUMBERLAND was 1980, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 6,000 votes (15.4 percentage points).