MONTREAL EAST — Canadian Federal Election Results
MONTREAL EAST was won by Independent Conservative at the 1891 general election, with a margin of 825 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in MONTREAL EAST from 1867 to 1891.
Full Election History, 1867–1891
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | Liberal-Conservative | Liberal-Conservative | 2,431 | 53.8% | Liberal (2,085) | 346 (7.7 pts) |
| 1872 | Liberal | Liberal | 3,264 | 61.9% | Liberal-Conservative (2,007) | 1,257 (23.8 pts) |
| 1874 | Elected by acclamation (Liberal) — no opposing candidate, no vote count on record | |||||
| 1878 | Conservative | Conservative | 4,626 | 58.9% | Unknown (3,234) | 1,392 (17.7 pts) |
| 1882 | Elected by acclamation (Conservative) — no opposing candidate, no vote count on record | |||||
| 1887 | Elected by acclamation (Conservative) — no opposing candidate, no vote count on record | |||||
| 1891 | Independent Conservative | Independent Conservative | 5,840 | 53.8% | Liberal (5,015) | 825 (7.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1867
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal-Conservative | 2,431 | 53.8% |
| Liberal | 2,085 | 46.2% |
1872
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 3,264 | 61.9% |
| Liberal-Conservative | 2,007 | 38.1% |
1878
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 4,626 | 58.9% |
| Unknown | 3,234 | 41.1% |
1891
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Conservative | 5,840 | 53.8% |
| Liberal | 5,015 | 46.2% |
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 EAST has been contested at 7 general elections on record since 1867. Winning parties over that span: Liberal-Conservative, Liberal, Conservative, Independent Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won MONTREAL EAST in the 1891 general election?
Independent Conservative won MONTREAL EAST in 1891 with 5,840 votes (53.8%), a margin of 825 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won MONTREAL EAST since 1867?
Since 1867, MONTREAL EAST has been won by: Conservative, Independent Conservative, Liberal, Liberal-Conservative.
What was the closest result in MONTREAL EAST?
The closest contested result on record for MONTREAL EAST was 1891, when Independent Conservative beat Liberal by 825 votes (7.6 percentage points).