RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA — Canadian Federal Election Results
RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1984 general election, with a margin of 21,791 votes over NDP. This page covers every general election in RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA from 1979 to 1984.
Full Election History, 1979–1984
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 30,262 | 54.0% | NDP (13,524) | 16,738 (29.9 pts) |
| 1980 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 29,192 | 52.0% | NDP (13,606) | 15,586 (27.8 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 38,168 | 55.4% | NDP (16,377) | 21,791 (31.6 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 30,262 | 54.0% |
| NDP | 13,524 | 24.2% |
| Liberal | 12,003 | 21.4% |
| Communist | 164 | 0.3% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 45 | 0.1% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 29,192 | 52.0% |
| NDP | 13,606 | 24.2% |
| Liberal | 13,134 | 23.4% |
| Communist | 170 | 0.3% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 61 | 0.1% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 38,168 | 55.4% |
| NDP | 16,377 | 23.8% |
| Liberal | 13,340 | 19.4% |
| Green | 433 | 0.6% |
| Independent | 301 | 0.4% |
| Confederation of Regions | 273 | 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
RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1979. Winning party over that span: Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA in the 1984 general election?
Progressive Conservative won RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA in 1984 with 38,168 votes (55.4%), a margin of 21,791 votes over NDP in second place.
Which parties have won RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA since 1979?
Since 1979, RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA has been won by: Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA?
The closest contested result on record for RICHMOND--SOUTH DELTA was 1980, when Progressive Conservative beat NDP by 15,586 votes (27.8 percentage points).