SOUTH WEST NOVA — Canadian Federal Election Results
SOUTH WEST NOVA was won by Liberal at the 1993 general election, with a margin of 12,156 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in SOUTH WEST NOVA from 1979 to 1993.
Full Election History, 1979–1993
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 16,512 | 44.5% | Liberal (16,398) | 114 (0.3 pts) |
| 1980 | Liberal | Liberal | 19,151 | 49.8% | Progressive Conservative (14,151) | 5,000 (13.0 pts) |
| 1984 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 20,604 | 50.6% | Liberal (17,044) | 3,560 (8.7 pts) |
| 1988 | Liberal | Liberal | 21,062 | 50.0% | Progressive Conservative (17,482) | 3,580 (8.5 pts) |
| 1993 | Liberal | Liberal | 20,745 | 54.8% | Progressive Conservative (8,589) | 12,156 (32.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1979
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 16,512 | 44.5% |
| Liberal | 16,398 | 44.2% |
| NDP | 4,217 | 11.4% |
1980
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 19,151 | 49.8% |
| Progressive Conservative | 14,151 | 36.8% |
| NDP | 4,922 | 12.8% |
| Independent | 216 | 0.6% |
1984
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 20,604 | 50.6% |
| Liberal | 17,044 | 41.9% |
| NDP | 3,076 | 7.6% |
1988
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 21,062 | 50.0% |
| Progressive Conservative | 17,482 | 41.5% |
| NDP | 2,396 | 5.7% |
| Christian Heritage Party of Canada | 1,172 | 2.8% |
1993
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 20,745 | 54.8% |
| Progressive Conservative | 8,589 | 22.7% |
| Reform | 5,893 | 15.6% |
| NDP | 2,110 | 5.6% |
| Natural Law Party of Canada | 540 | 1.4% |
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
SOUTH WEST NOVA has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1979. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won SOUTH WEST NOVA in the 1993 general election?
Liberal won SOUTH WEST NOVA in 1993 with 20,745 votes (54.8%), a margin of 12,156 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won SOUTH WEST NOVA since 1979?
Since 1979, SOUTH WEST NOVA has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in SOUTH WEST NOVA?
The closest contested result on record for SOUTH WEST NOVA was 1979, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 114 votes (0.3 percentage points).