PERTH--WILMOT — Canadian Federal Election Results
PERTH--WILMOT was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 3,639 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in PERTH--WILMOT from 1972 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1972–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 19,859 | 55.8% | Liberal (11,684) | 8,175 (23.0 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 17,636 | 50.2% | Liberal (13,997) | 3,639 (10.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 19,859 | 55.8% |
| Liberal | 11,684 | 32.8% |
| NDP | 4,069 | 11.4% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 17,636 | 50.2% |
| Liberal | 13,997 | 39.8% |
| NDP | 3,503 | 10.0% |
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
PERTH--WILMOT has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1972. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won PERTH--WILMOT in the 1974 general election?
Progressive Conservative won PERTH--WILMOT in 1974 with 17,636 votes (50.2%), a margin of 3,639 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won PERTH--WILMOT since 1972?
Since 1972, PERTH--WILMOT has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in PERTH--WILMOT?
The closest contested result on record for PERTH--WILMOT was 1974, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 3,639 votes (10.4 percentage points).