MIDDLESEX — Canadian Federal Election Results
MIDDLESEX was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1972 general election, with a margin of 3,371 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in MIDDLESEX from 1968 to 1972.
Full Election History, 1968–1972
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 15,986 | 45.7% | Progressive Conservative (15,284) | 702 (2.0 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 20,615 | 46.3% | Liberal (17,244) | 3,371 (7.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 15,986 | 45.7% |
| Progressive Conservative | 15,284 | 43.7% |
| NDP | 3,743 | 10.7% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 20,615 | 46.3% |
| Liberal | 17,244 | 38.7% |
| NDP | 6,643 | 14.9% |
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
MIDDLESEX has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won MIDDLESEX in the 1972 general election?
Progressive Conservative won MIDDLESEX in 1972 with 20,615 votes (46.3%), a margin of 3,371 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won MIDDLESEX since 1968?
Since 1968, MIDDLESEX has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in MIDDLESEX?
The closest contested result on record for MIDDLESEX was 1968, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 702 votes (2.0 percentage points).