PEEL SOUTH — Canadian Federal Election Results
PEEL SOUTH was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1972 general election, with a margin of 1,676 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in PEEL SOUTH from 1968 to 1972.
Full Election History, 1968–1972
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 24,255 | 46.8% | Progressive Conservative (19,065) | 5,190 (10.0 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 31,981 | 39.3% | Liberal (30,305) | 1,676 (2.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 24,255 | 46.8% |
| Progressive Conservative | 19,065 | 36.8% |
| NDP | 8,498 | 16.4% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 31,981 | 39.3% |
| Liberal | 30,305 | 37.3% |
| NDP | 18,553 | 22.8% |
| Independent | 461 | 0.6% |
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
PEEL SOUTH has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won PEEL SOUTH in the 1972 general election?
Progressive Conservative won PEEL SOUTH in 1972 with 31,981 votes (39.3%), a margin of 1,676 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won PEEL SOUTH since 1968?
Since 1968, PEEL SOUTH has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in PEEL SOUTH?
The closest contested result on record for PEEL SOUTH was 1972, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 1,676 votes (2.1 percentage points).