HALTON--WENTWORTH — Canadian Federal Election Results
HALTON--WENTWORTH was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 668 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in HALTON--WENTWORTH from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 19,563 | 41.3% | Progressive Conservative (18,043) | 1,520 (3.2 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 31,150 | 49.3% | Liberal (21,450) | 9,700 (15.3 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 26,798 | 43.4% | Liberal (26,130) | 668 (1.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 19,563 | 41.3% |
| Progressive Conservative | 18,043 | 38.1% |
| NDP | 9,312 | 19.7% |
| Independent Liberal | 399 | 0.8% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 31,150 | 49.3% |
| Liberal | 21,450 | 33.9% |
| NDP | 10,630 | 16.8% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 26,798 | 43.4% |
| Liberal | 26,130 | 42.3% |
| NDP | 8,877 | 14.4% |
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
HALTON--WENTWORTH has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won HALTON--WENTWORTH in the 1974 general election?
Progressive Conservative won HALTON--WENTWORTH in 1974 with 26,798 votes (43.4%), a margin of 668 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won HALTON--WENTWORTH since 1968?
Since 1968, HALTON--WENTWORTH has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in HALTON--WENTWORTH?
The closest contested result on record for HALTON--WENTWORTH was 1974, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 668 votes (1.1 percentage points).