SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER — Canadian Federal Election Results
SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER was won by Liberal at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 1,441 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 15,756 | 53.1% | Liberal (12,160) | 3,596 (12.1 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 16,350 | 53.9% | Liberal (12,783) | 3,567 (11.8 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 12,860 | 46.2% | Progressive Conservative (11,419) | 1,441 (5.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 15,756 | 53.1% |
| Liberal | 12,160 | 41.0% |
| NDP | 1,508 | 5.1% |
| Independent Conservative | 268 | 0.9% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 16,350 | 53.9% |
| Liberal | 12,783 | 42.2% |
| NDP | 788 | 2.6% |
| Social Credit | 394 | 1.3% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 12,860 | 46.2% |
| Progressive Conservative | 11,419 | 41.0% |
| NDP | 3,457 | 12.4% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 118 | 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
SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER in the 1974 general election?
Liberal won SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER in 1974 with 12,860 votes (46.2%), a margin of 1,441 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER since 1968?
Since 1968, SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER?
The closest contested result on record for SAINT JOHN--LANCASTER was 1974, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 1,441 votes (5.2 percentage points).