OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY — Canadian Federal Election Results
OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY was won by Liberal at the 1972 general election, with a margin of 158 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY from 1968 to 1972.
Full Election History, 1968–1972
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 11,370 | 42.5% | NDP (9,552) | 1,818 (6.8 pts) |
| 1972 | Liberal | Liberal | 12,416 | 32.7% | Progressive Conservative (12,258) | 158 (0.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 11,370 | 42.5% |
| NDP | 9,552 | 35.7% |
| Social Credit | 5,837 | 21.8% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 12,416 | 32.7% |
| Progressive Conservative | 12,258 | 32.3% |
| NDP | 11,400 | 30.1% |
| Social Credit | 1,855 | 4.9% |
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
OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1968. Winning party over that span: Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY in the 1972 general election?
Liberal won OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY in 1972 with 12,416 votes (32.7%), a margin of 158 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY since 1968?
Since 1968, OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY has been won by: Liberal.
What was the closest result in OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY?
The closest contested result on record for OKANAGAN--KOOTENAY was 1972, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 158 votes (0.4 percentage points).