PORTAGE — Canadian Federal Election Results
PORTAGE was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 5,158 votes over Liberal. This page covers every general election in PORTAGE from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 8,415 | 42.9% | Progressive Conservative (8,025) | 390 (2.0 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 9,781 | 45.5% | Liberal (7,474) | 2,307 (10.7 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 11,829 | 54.7% | Liberal (6,671) | 5,158 (23.8 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 8,415 | 42.9% |
| Progressive Conservative | 8,025 | 40.9% |
| NDP | 3,184 | 16.2% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 9,781 | 45.5% |
| Liberal | 7,474 | 34.8% |
| NDP | 4,036 | 18.8% |
| Independent | 199 | 0.9% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 11,829 | 54.7% |
| Liberal | 6,671 | 30.8% |
| NDP | 2,857 | 13.2% |
| Social Credit | 179 | 0.8% |
| Independent | 97 | 0.4% |
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
PORTAGE has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won PORTAGE in the 1974 general election?
Progressive Conservative won PORTAGE in 1974 with 11,829 votes (54.7%), a margin of 5,158 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won PORTAGE since 1968?
Since 1968, PORTAGE has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in PORTAGE?
The closest contested result on record for PORTAGE was 1968, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 390 votes (2.0 percentage points).