PRINCE COUNTY — Canadian Federal Election Results
PRINCE COUNTY was won by Liberal at the 1891 general election, with a margin of 376 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in PRINCE COUNTY from 1874 to 1891.
Full Election History, 1874–1891
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | Liberal | Liberal | 2,188 | 76.6% | Unknown (669) | 1,519 (53.2 pts) |
| 1878 | Liberal | Liberal | 1,716 | 34.5% | Liberal-Conservative (1,655) | 61 (1.2 pts) |
| 1882 | Liberal | Liberal | 2,388 | 34.9% | Liberal-Conservative (2,325) | 63 (0.9 pts) |
| 1887 | Liberal | Liberal | 3,184 | 37.3% | Liberal-Conservative (2,763) | 421 (4.9 pts) |
| 1891 | Liberal | Liberal | 3,279 | 53.0% | Conservative (2,903) | 376 (6.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1874
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 2,188 | 76.6% |
| Unknown | 669 | 23.4% |
1878
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 1,716 | 34.5% |
| Liberal-Conservative | 1,655 | 33.3% |
| Unknown | 1,605 | 32.3% |
1882
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 2,388 | 34.9% |
| Liberal-Conservative | 2,325 | 34.0% |
| Unknown | 2,134 | 31.2% |
1887
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 3,184 | 37.3% |
| Liberal-Conservative | 2,763 | 32.3% |
| Conservative | 2,600 | 30.4% |
1891
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 3,279 | 53.0% |
| Conservative | 2,903 | 47.0% |
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
PRINCE COUNTY has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1874. Winning party over that span: Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won PRINCE COUNTY in the 1891 general election?
Liberal won PRINCE COUNTY in 1891 with 3,279 votes (53.0%), a margin of 376 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won PRINCE COUNTY since 1874?
Since 1874, PRINCE COUNTY has been won by: Liberal.
What was the closest result in PRINCE COUNTY?
The closest contested result on record for PRINCE COUNTY was 1882, when Liberal beat Liberal-Conservative by 63 votes (0.9 percentage points).