SARNIA — Canadian Federal Election Results
SARNIA was won by Liberal at the 1980 general election, with a margin of 2,289 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in SARNIA from 1968 to 1980.
Full Election History, 1968–1980
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 14,573 | 45.3% | Progressive Conservative (12,883) | 1,690 (5.3 pts) |
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 15,990 | 40.0% | Liberal (13,872) | 2,118 (5.3 pts) |
| 1980 | Liberal | Liberal | 16,275 | 40.6% | Progressive Conservative (13,986) | 2,289 (5.7 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 14,573 | 45.3% |
| Progressive Conservative | 12,883 | 40.0% |
| NDP | 4,733 | 14.7% |
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 15,990 | 40.0% |
| Liberal | 13,872 | 34.7% |
| NDP | 10,148 | 25.4% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 16,275 | 40.6% |
| Progressive Conservative | 13,986 | 34.9% |
| NDP | 9,809 | 24.4% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 52 | 0.1% |
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
SARNIA has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won SARNIA in the 1980 general election?
Liberal won SARNIA in 1980 with 16,275 votes (40.6%), a margin of 2,289 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won SARNIA since 1968?
Since 1968, SARNIA has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in SARNIA?
The closest contested result on record for SARNIA was 1968, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 1,690 votes (5.3 percentage points).