HALIFAX--EAST HANTS — Canadian Federal Election Results
HALIFAX--EAST HANTS was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 7,255 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in HALIFAX--EAST HANTS from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 22,323 | 59.5% | Liberal (13,488) | 8,835 (23.5 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 27,645 | 58.1% | Liberal (14,308) | 13,337 (28.0 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 25,563 | 51.1% | Liberal (18,308) | 7,255 (14.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 22,323 | 59.5% |
| Liberal | 13,488 | 35.9% |
| NDP | 1,718 | 4.6% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 27,645 | 58.1% |
| Liberal | 14,308 | 30.0% |
| NDP | 5,530 | 11.6% |
| Independent | 135 | 0.3% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 25,563 | 51.1% |
| Liberal | 18,308 | 36.6% |
| NDP | 5,861 | 11.7% |
| Social Credit | 204 | 0.4% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 113 | 0.2% |
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
HALIFAX--EAST HANTS has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won HALIFAX--EAST HANTS in the 1974 general election?
Progressive Conservative won HALIFAX--EAST HANTS in 1974 with 25,563 votes (51.1%), a margin of 7,255 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won HALIFAX--EAST HANTS since 1968?
Since 1968, HALIFAX--EAST HANTS has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in HALIFAX--EAST HANTS?
The closest contested result on record for HALIFAX--EAST HANTS was 1974, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 7,255 votes (14.5 percentage points).