LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON — Canadian Federal Election Results
LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 8,867 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON from 1972 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1972–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 17,893 | 54.2% | Liberal (13,283) | 4,610 (14.0 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 18,242 | 52.6% | Liberal (13,009) | 5,233 (15.1 pts) |
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 24,277 | 59.9% | Liberal (10,485) | 13,792 (34.0 pts) |
| 1980 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 20,487 | 54.6% | Liberal (11,817) | 8,670 (23.1 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 24,395 | 53.8% | Liberal (15,528) | 8,867 (19.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 17,893 | 54.2% |
| Liberal | 13,283 | 40.3% |
| NDP | 1,819 | 5.5% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 18,242 | 52.6% |
| Liberal | 13,009 | 37.5% |
| NDP | 3,428 | 9.9% |
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 24,277 | 59.9% |
| Liberal | 10,485 | 25.9% |
| NDP | 5,749 | 14.2% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 20,487 | 54.6% |
| Liberal | 11,817 | 31.5% |
| NDP | 4,948 | 13.2% |
| Independent | 247 | 0.7% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 24,395 | 53.8% |
| Liberal | 15,528 | 34.2% |
| NDP | 5,310 | 11.7% |
| Party for the Commonwealth of Canada | 139 | 0.3% |
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
LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1972. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON in the 1984 general election?
Progressive Conservative won LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON in 1984 with 24,395 votes (53.8%), a margin of 8,867 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON since 1972?
Since 1972, LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON?
The closest contested result on record for LANARK--RENFREW--CARLETON was 1972, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 4,610 votes (14.0 percentage points).