NIAGARA — Canadian Federal Election Results
NIAGARA was won by Liberal at the 1878 general election, with a margin of 2 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in NIAGARA from 1867 to 1878.
Full Election History, 1867–1878
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1867 | Conservative | Conservative | 300 | 54.5% | Unknown (250) | 50 (9.1 pts) |
| 1872 | Conservative | Conservative | 300 | 50.2% | Unknown (298) | 2 (0.3 pts) |
| 1874 | Conservative | Conservative | 336 | 52.3% | Unknown (306) | 30 (4.7 pts) |
| 1878 | Liberal | Liberal | 312 | 50.2% | Conservative (310) | 2 (0.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1867
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 300 | 54.5% |
| Unknown | 250 | 45.5% |
1872
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 300 | 50.2% |
| Unknown | 298 | 49.8% |
1874
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 336 | 52.3% |
| Unknown | 306 | 47.7% |
1878
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 312 | 50.2% |
| Conservative | 310 | 49.8% |
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
NIAGARA has been contested at 4 general elections on record since 1867. Winning parties over that span: Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won NIAGARA in the 1878 general election?
Liberal won NIAGARA in 1878 with 312 votes (50.2%), a margin of 2 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won NIAGARA since 1867?
Since 1867, NIAGARA has been won by: Conservative, Liberal.
What was the closest result in NIAGARA?
The closest contested result on record for NIAGARA was 1872, when Conservative beat Unknown by 2 votes (0.3 percentage points).