LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS — Canadian Federal Election Results
LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 24,494 votes over NDP. This page covers every general election in LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 29,069 | 69.9% | Liberal (7,345) | 21,724 (52.2 pts) |
| 1980 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 27,307 | 68.6% | Liberal (6,882) | 20,425 (51.3 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 31,316 | 67.4% | NDP (6,822) | 24,494 (52.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 29,069 | 69.9% |
| Liberal | 7,345 | 17.7% |
| NDP | 3,720 | 8.9% |
| Social Credit | 1,282 | 3.1% |
| Communist | 174 | 0.4% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 27,307 | 68.6% |
| Liberal | 6,882 | 17.3% |
| NDP | 3,974 | 10.0% |
| Social Credit | 1,031 | 2.6% |
| Independent | 482 | 1.2% |
| Communist | 132 | 0.3% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 31,316 | 67.4% |
| NDP | 6,822 | 14.7% |
| Liberal | 5,315 | 11.4% |
| Independent | 2,145 | 4.6% |
| Social Credit | 456 | 1.0% |
| Confederation of Regions | 426 | 0.9% |
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
LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS in the 1984 general election?
Progressive Conservative won LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS in 1984 with 31,316 votes (67.4%), a margin of 24,494 votes over NDP in second place.
Which parties have won LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS since 1979?
Since 1979, LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS?
The closest contested result on record for LETHBRIDGE--FOOTHILLS was 1980, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 20,425 votes (51.3 percentage points).