ESSEX--KENT — Canadian Federal Election Results
ESSEX--KENT was won by Liberal at the 1993 general election, with a margin of 15,562 votes over Reform. This page covers every general election in ESSEX--KENT from 1979 to 1993.
Full Election History, 1979–1993
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Liberal | Liberal | 14,457 | 44.6% | Progressive Conservative (13,181) | 1,276 (3.9 pts) |
| 1980 | Liberal | Liberal | 16,898 | 53.0% | Progressive Conservative (9,930) | 6,968 (21.8 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 18,661 | 58.0% | Liberal (9,268) | 9,393 (29.2 pts) |
| 1988 | Liberal | Liberal | 18,634 | 49.4% | Progressive Conservative (12,181) | 6,453 (17.1 pts) |
| 1993 | Liberal | Liberal | 21,974 | 65.9% | Reform (6,412) | 15,562 (46.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 14,457 | 44.6% |
| Progressive Conservative | 13,181 | 40.7% |
| NDP | 4,759 | 14.7% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 16,898 | 53.0% |
| Progressive Conservative | 9,930 | 31.1% |
| NDP | 5,083 | 15.9% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 18,661 | 58.0% |
| Liberal | 9,268 | 28.8% |
| NDP | 4,234 | 13.2% |
1988
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 18,634 | 49.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 12,181 | 32.3% |
| NDP | 6,935 | 18.4% |
1993
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 21,974 | 65.9% |
| Reform | 6,412 | 19.2% |
| Progressive Conservative | 4,751 | 14.2% |
| Natural Law Party of Canada | 226 | 0.7% |
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
ESSEX--KENT has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1979. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won ESSEX--KENT in the 1993 general election?
Liberal won ESSEX--KENT in 1993 with 21,974 votes (65.9%), a margin of 15,562 votes over Reform in second place.
Which parties have won ESSEX--KENT since 1979?
Since 1979, ESSEX--KENT has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in ESSEX--KENT?
The closest contested result on record for ESSEX--KENT was 1979, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 1,276 votes (3.9 percentage points).