MARKHAM — Canadian Federal Election Results
MARKHAM was won by Liberal at the 2000 general election, with a margin of 23,089 votes over Canadian Alliance. This page covers every general election in MARKHAM from 1988 to 2000.
Full Election History, 1988–2000
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 36,673 | 53.1% | Liberal (21,973) | 14,700 (21.3 pts) |
| 1997 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 20,449 | 44.7% | Liberal (16,810) | 3,639 (8.0 pts) |
| 2000 | Liberal | Liberal | 32,104 | 66.6% | Canadian Alliance (9,015) | 23,089 (47.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1988
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 36,673 | 53.1% |
| Liberal | 21,973 | 31.8% |
| NDP | 6,209 | 9.0% |
| Independent | 3,643 | 5.3% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 568 | 0.8% |
1997
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 20,449 | 44.7% |
| Liberal | 16,810 | 36.7% |
| Reform | 4,947 | 10.8% |
| Independent | 1,584 | 3.5% |
| NDP | 1,482 | 3.2% |
| Natural Law Party of Canada | 258 | 0.6% |
| Canadian Action Party | 218 | 0.5% |
2000
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 32,104 | 66.6% |
| Canadian Alliance | 9,015 | 18.7% |
| Progressive Conservative | 5,085 | 10.6% |
| NDP | 1,129 | 2.3% |
| Green | 493 | 1.0% |
| Independent | 222 | 0.5% |
| Canadian Action Party | 130 | 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
MARKHAM has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1988. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won MARKHAM in the 2000 general election?
Liberal won MARKHAM in 2000 with 32,104 votes (66.6%), a margin of 23,089 votes over Canadian Alliance in second place.
Which parties have won MARKHAM since 1988?
Since 1988, MARKHAM has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in MARKHAM?
The closest contested result on record for MARKHAM was 1997, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 3,639 votes (8.0 percentage points).