KING'S COUNTY — Canadian Federal Election Results
KING'S COUNTY was won by Conservative at the 1891 general election, with a margin of 255 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in KING'S COUNTY from 1874 to 1891.
Full Election History, 1874–1891
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | Conservative | Conservative | 1,704 | 36.0% | Liberal (1,530) | 174 (3.7 pts) |
| 1878 | Liberal-Conservative | Liberal-Conservative | 2,264 | 31.9% | Conservative (2,077) | 187 (2.6 pts) |
| 1882 | Liberal | Liberal | 2,124 | 35.9% | Liberal-Conservative (1,941) | 183 (3.1 pts) |
| 1887 | Liberal | Liberal | 2,434 | 50.4% | Conservative (2,398) | 36 (0.7 pts) |
| 1891 | Conservative | Conservative | 2,624 | 52.6% | Liberal (2,369) | 255 (5.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1874
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 1,704 | 36.0% |
| Liberal | 1,530 | 32.3% |
| Liberal-Conservative | 1,496 | 31.6% |
1878
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal-Conservative | 2,264 | 31.9% |
| Conservative | 2,077 | 29.3% |
| Liberal | 1,499 | 21.1% |
| Unknown | 1,251 | 17.6% |
1882
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 2,124 | 35.9% |
| Liberal-Conservative | 1,941 | 32.8% |
| Conservative | 1,854 | 31.3% |
1887
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 2,434 | 50.4% |
| Conservative | 2,398 | 49.6% |
1891
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 2,624 | 52.6% |
| Liberal | 2,369 | 47.4% |
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
KING'S COUNTY has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1874. Winning parties over that span: Conservative, Liberal-Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won KING'S COUNTY in the 1891 general election?
Conservative won KING'S COUNTY in 1891 with 2,624 votes (52.6%), a margin of 255 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won KING'S COUNTY since 1874?
Since 1874, KING'S COUNTY has been won by: Conservative, Liberal, Liberal-Conservative.
What was the closest result in KING'S COUNTY?
The closest contested result on record for KING'S COUNTY was 1887, when Liberal beat Conservative by 36 votes (0.7 percentage points).