SAINT-HYACINTHE — Canadian Federal Election Results
SAINT-HYACINTHE was won by Liberal at the 1980 general election, with a margin of 18,097 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in SAINT-HYACINTHE from 1968 to 1980.
Full Election History, 1968–1980
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 16,389 | 47.4% | Liberal (15,601) | 788 (2.3 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 16,680 | 38.9% | Liberal (15,982) | 698 (1.6 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 21,453 | 51.0% | Liberal (15,965) | 5,488 (13.0 pts) |
| 1979 | Liberal | Liberal | 23,666 | 54.4% | Progressive Conservative (12,327) | 11,339 (26.1 pts) |
| 1980 | Liberal | Liberal | 28,130 | 67.0% | Progressive Conservative (10,033) | 18,097 (43.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 16,389 | 47.4% |
| Liberal | 15,601 | 45.2% |
| Social Credit | 1,682 | 4.9% |
| NDP | 878 | 2.5% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 16,680 | 38.9% |
| Liberal | 15,982 | 37.3% |
| Social Credit | 8,716 | 20.3% |
| NDP | 814 | 1.9% |
| Independent | 540 | 1.3% |
| Independent | 106 | 0.2% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 21,453 | 51.0% |
| Liberal | 15,965 | 37.9% |
| Social Credit | 2,940 | 7.0% |
| Independent | 883 | 2.1% |
| NDP | 861 | 2.0% |
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 23,666 | 54.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 12,327 | 28.4% |
| Social Credit | 6,087 | 14.0% |
| NDP | 802 | 1.8% |
| Rhinoceros | 444 | 1.0% |
| Union Populaire | 79 | 0.2% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 68 | 0.2% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 28,130 | 67.0% |
| Progressive Conservative | 10,033 | 23.9% |
| NDP | 2,257 | 5.4% |
| Rhinoceros | 868 | 2.1% |
| Independent | 540 | 1.3% |
| Union Populaire | 114 | 0.3% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 66 | 0.2% |
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
SAINT-HYACINTHE has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won SAINT-HYACINTHE in the 1980 general election?
Liberal won SAINT-HYACINTHE in 1980 with 28,130 votes (67.0%), a margin of 18,097 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won SAINT-HYACINTHE since 1968?
Since 1968, SAINT-HYACINTHE has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in SAINT-HYACINTHE?
The closest contested result on record for SAINT-HYACINTHE was 1972, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 698 votes (1.6 percentage points).