NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM — Canadian Federal Election Results
NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 1,928 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 13,707 | 44.6% | Progressive Conservative (11,141) | 2,566 (8.3 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 17,385 | 45.2% | Liberal (14,594) | 2,791 (7.3 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 16,824 | 43.3% | Liberal (14,896) | 1,928 (5.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 13,707 | 44.6% |
| Progressive Conservative | 11,141 | 36.2% |
| NDP | 5,897 | 19.2% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 17,385 | 45.2% |
| Liberal | 14,594 | 37.9% |
| NDP | 6,504 | 16.9% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 16,824 | 43.3% |
| Liberal | 14,896 | 38.3% |
| NDP | 7,136 | 18.4% |
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
NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM in the 1974 general election?
Progressive Conservative won NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM in 1974 with 16,824 votes (43.3%), a margin of 1,928 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM since 1968?
Since 1968, NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM?
The closest contested result on record for NORTHUMBERLAND--DURHAM was 1974, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 1,928 votes (5.0 percentage points).