KENT--ESSEX — Canadian Federal Election Results
KENT--ESSEX was won by Liberal at the 1997 general election, with a margin of 12,510 votes over Reform. This page covers every general election in KENT--ESSEX from 1968 to 1997.
Full Election History, 1968–1997
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 15,195 | 49.3% | Liberal (13,077) | 2,118 (6.9 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 18,837 | 53.2% | Liberal (11,981) | 6,856 (19.4 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 17,800 | 49.4% | Progressive Conservative (14,641) | 3,159 (8.8 pts) |
| 1997 | Liberal | Liberal | 21,451 | 50.2% | Reform (8,941) | 12,510 (29.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 15,195 | 49.3% |
| Liberal | 13,077 | 42.5% |
| NDP | 2,528 | 8.2% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 18,837 | 53.2% |
| Liberal | 11,981 | 33.9% |
| NDP | 4,559 | 12.9% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 17,800 | 49.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 14,641 | 40.7% |
| NDP | 3,558 | 9.9% |
1997
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 21,451 | 50.2% |
| Reform | 8,941 | 20.9% |
| Progressive Conservative | 6,634 | 15.5% |
| NDP | 4,323 | 10.1% |
| Christian Heritage Party of Canada | 621 | 1.5% |
| Canadian Action Party | 470 | 1.1% |
| Green | 291 | 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
KENT--ESSEX has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won KENT--ESSEX in the 1997 general election?
Liberal won KENT--ESSEX in 1997 with 21,451 votes (50.2%), a margin of 12,510 votes over Reform in second place.
Which parties have won KENT--ESSEX since 1968?
Since 1968, KENT--ESSEX has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in KENT--ESSEX?
The closest contested result on record for KENT--ESSEX was 1968, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 2,118 votes (6.9 percentage points).