OSHAWA--WHITBY — Canadian Federal Election Results
OSHAWA--WHITBY was won by NDP at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 10,230 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in OSHAWA--WHITBY from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | NDP | NDP | 15,224 | 33.6% | Progressive Conservative (15,209) | 15 (0.0 pts) |
| 1972 | NDP | NDP | 23,757 | 41.8% | Progressive Conservative (22,933) | 824 (1.5 pts) |
| 1974 | NDP | NDP | 25,013 | 48.7% | Liberal (14,783) | 10,230 (19.9 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 15,224 | 33.6% |
| Progressive Conservative | 15,209 | 33.6% |
| Liberal | 14,899 | 32.9% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 23,757 | 41.8% |
| Progressive Conservative | 22,933 | 40.4% |
| Liberal | 10,027 | 17.6% |
| Independent | 98 | 0.2% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 25,013 | 48.7% |
| Liberal | 14,783 | 28.8% |
| Progressive Conservative | 11,412 | 22.2% |
| Communist | 125 | 0.2% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 66 | 0.1% |
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
OSHAWA--WHITBY has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning party over that span: NDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won OSHAWA--WHITBY in the 1974 general election?
NDP won OSHAWA--WHITBY in 1974 with 25,013 votes (48.7%), a margin of 10,230 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won OSHAWA--WHITBY since 1968?
Since 1968, OSHAWA--WHITBY has been won by: NDP.
What was the closest result in OSHAWA--WHITBY?
The closest contested result on record for OSHAWA--WHITBY was 1968, when NDP beat Progressive Conservative by 15 votes (0.0 percentage points).