SOUTH WESTERN NOVA — Canadian Federal Election Results
SOUTH WESTERN NOVA was won by Liberal at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 1,225 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in SOUTH WESTERN NOVA from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 14,543 | 52.3% | Liberal (12,290) | 2,253 (8.1 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 15,039 | 50.2% | Liberal (12,471) | 2,568 (8.6 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 15,066 | 49.1% | Progressive Conservative (13,841) | 1,225 (4.0 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 14,543 | 52.3% |
| Liberal | 12,290 | 44.2% |
| NDP | 655 | 2.4% |
| Independent Conservative | 293 | 1.1% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 15,039 | 50.2% |
| Liberal | 12,471 | 41.6% |
| NDP | 2,104 | 7.0% |
| Social Credit | 359 | 1.2% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 15,066 | 49.1% |
| Progressive Conservative | 13,841 | 45.1% |
| NDP | 1,610 | 5.2% |
| Social Credit | 164 | 0.5% |
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 WESTERN NOVA has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won SOUTH WESTERN NOVA in the 1974 general election?
Liberal won SOUTH WESTERN NOVA in 1974 with 15,066 votes (49.1%), a margin of 1,225 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won SOUTH WESTERN NOVA since 1968?
Since 1968, SOUTH WESTERN NOVA has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in SOUTH WESTERN NOVA?
The closest contested result on record for SOUTH WESTERN NOVA was 1974, when Liberal beat Progressive Conservative by 1,225 votes (4.0 percentage points).