OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN — Canadian Federal Election Results
OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 11,890 votes over NDP. This page covers every general election in OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 21,008 | 49.6% | NDP (11,715) | 9,293 (21.9 pts) |
| 1980 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 19,161 | 45.0% | NDP (13,058) | 6,103 (14.3 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 27,071 | 52.2% | NDP (15,181) | 11,890 (22.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 21,008 | 49.6% |
| NDP | 11,715 | 27.6% |
| Liberal | 9,421 | 22.2% |
| Independent | 249 | 0.6% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 19,161 | 45.0% |
| NDP | 13,058 | 30.7% |
| Liberal | 9,433 | 22.2% |
| Social Credit | 593 | 1.4% |
| Rhinoceros | 317 | 0.7% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 27,071 | 52.2% |
| NDP | 15,181 | 29.3% |
| Liberal | 8,106 | 15.6% |
| Confederation of Regions | 672 | 1.3% |
| Green | 417 | 0.8% |
| Social Credit | 402 | 0.8% |
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
OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN in the 1984 general election?
Progressive Conservative won OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN in 1984 with 27,071 votes (52.2%), a margin of 11,890 votes over NDP in second place.
Which parties have won OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN since 1979?
Since 1979, OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN?
The closest contested result on record for OKANAGAN--SIMILKAMEEN was 1980, when Progressive Conservative beat NDP by 6,103 votes (14.3 percentage points).