EDMONTON SOUTH — Canadian Federal Election Results
EDMONTON SOUTH was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 23,103 votes over NDP. This page covers every general election in EDMONTON SOUTH from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 27,713 | 59.8% | Liberal (13,221) | 14,492 (31.3 pts) |
| 1980 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 24,839 | 61.1% | Liberal (10,673) | 14,166 (34.8 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 32,510 | 62.5% | NDP (9,407) | 23,103 (44.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 27,713 | 59.8% |
| Liberal | 13,221 | 28.5% |
| NDP | 5,401 | 11.7% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 24,839 | 61.1% |
| Liberal | 10,673 | 26.2% |
| NDP | 4,772 | 11.7% |
| Independent | 318 | 0.8% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 70 | 0.2% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 32,510 | 62.5% |
| NDP | 9,407 | 18.1% |
| Liberal | 8,259 | 15.9% |
| Confederation of Regions | 579 | 1.1% |
| Rhinoceros | 536 | 1.0% |
| Green | 503 | 1.0% |
| Social Credit | 252 | 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
EDMONTON SOUTH has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won EDMONTON SOUTH in the 1984 general election?
Progressive Conservative won EDMONTON SOUTH in 1984 with 32,510 votes (62.5%), a margin of 23,103 votes over NDP in second place.
Which parties have won EDMONTON SOUTH since 1979?
Since 1979, EDMONTON SOUTH has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in EDMONTON SOUTH?
The closest contested result on record for EDMONTON SOUTH was 1979, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 14,492 votes (31.3 percentage points).