MONTREAL--BOURASSA — Canadian Federal Election Results
MONTREAL--BOURASSA was won by Liberal at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 19,050 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in MONTREAL--BOURASSA from 1972 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1972–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Liberal | Liberal | 25,728 | 51.7% | Social Credit (10,418) | 15,310 (30.7 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 26,550 | 60.0% | Progressive Conservative (7,500) | 19,050 (43.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 25,728 | 51.7% |
| Social Credit | 10,418 | 20.9% |
| Progressive Conservative | 9,054 | 18.2% |
| NDP | 4,601 | 9.2% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 26,550 | 60.0% |
| Progressive Conservative | 7,500 | 16.9% |
| Social Credit | 5,218 | 11.8% |
| NDP | 3,912 | 8.8% |
| Independent | 673 | 1.5% |
| Communist | 213 | 0.5% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 194 | 0.4% |
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
MONTREAL--BOURASSA has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1972. Winning party over that span: Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won MONTREAL--BOURASSA in the 1974 general election?
Liberal won MONTREAL--BOURASSA in 1974 with 26,550 votes (60.0%), a margin of 19,050 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won MONTREAL--BOURASSA since 1972?
Since 1972, MONTREAL--BOURASSA has been won by: Liberal.
What was the closest result in MONTREAL--BOURASSA?
The closest contested result on record for MONTREAL--BOURASSA was 1972, when Liberal beat Social Credit by 15,310 votes (30.7 percentage points).