LAMBTON — Canadian Federal Election Results
LAMBTON was won by Liberal at the 1878 general election, with a margin of 146 votes over Unknown. This page covers every general election in LAMBTON from 1867 to 1878.
Full Election History, 1867–1878
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | Liberal | Liberal | 1,999 | 60.4% | Conservative (1,311) | 688 (20.8 pts) |
| 1872 | Liberal | Liberal | 2,190 | 58.5% | Conservative (1,555) | 635 (17.0 pts) |
| 1874 | Elected by acclamation (Liberal) — no opposing candidate, no vote count on record | |||||
| 1878 | Liberal | Liberal | 2,707 | 51.4% | Unknown (2,561) | 146 (2.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1867
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 1,999 | 60.4% |
| Conservative | 1,311 | 39.6% |
1872
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 2,190 | 58.5% |
| Conservative | 1,555 | 41.5% |
1878
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 2,707 | 51.4% |
| Unknown | 2,561 | 48.6% |
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
LAMBTON has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 1867. Winning party over that span: Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won LAMBTON in the 1878 general election?
Liberal won LAMBTON in 1878 with 2,707 votes (51.4%), a margin of 146 votes over Unknown in second place.
Which parties have won LAMBTON since 1867?
Since 1867, LAMBTON has been won by: Liberal.
What was the closest result in LAMBTON?
The closest contested result on record for LAMBTON was 1878, when Liberal beat Unknown by 146 votes (2.8 percentage points).