SURREY--WHITE ROCK — Canadian Federal Election Results
SURREY--WHITE ROCK was won by Progressive Conservative at the 1988 general election, with a margin of 11,595 votes over NDP. This page covers every general election in SURREY--WHITE ROCK from 1972 to 1988.
Full Election History, 1972–1988
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NDP | NDP | 21,598 | 47.4% | Progressive Conservative (15,123) | 6,475 (14.2 pts) |
| 1974 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 21,537 | 43.7% | Liberal (13,276) | 8,261 (16.8 pts) |
| 1988 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 26,320 | 43.5% | NDP (14,725) | 11,595 (19.2 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 21,598 | 47.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 15,123 | 33.2% |
| Liberal | 7,819 | 17.2% |
| Social Credit | 1,030 | 2.3% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 21,537 | 43.7% |
| Liberal | 13,276 | 26.9% |
| NDP | 12,935 | 26.2% |
| Social Credit | 1,138 | 2.3% |
| Communist | 260 | 0.5% |
| Independent | 80 | 0.2% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 53 | 0.1% |
1988
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 26,320 | 43.5% |
| NDP | 14,725 | 24.3% |
| Liberal | 14,217 | 23.5% |
| Reform | 3,821 | 6.3% |
| Christian Heritage Party of Canada | 846 | 1.4% |
| Green | 263 | 0.4% |
| Libertarian Party of Canada | 134 | 0.2% |
| Independent | 109 | 0.2% |
| Communist | 97 | 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
SURREY--WHITE ROCK has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1972. Winning parties over that span: NDP, Progressive Conservative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won SURREY--WHITE ROCK in the 1988 general election?
Progressive Conservative won SURREY--WHITE ROCK in 1988 with 26,320 votes (43.5%), a margin of 11,595 votes over NDP in second place.
Which parties have won SURREY--WHITE ROCK since 1972?
Since 1972, SURREY--WHITE ROCK has been won by: NDP, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in SURREY--WHITE ROCK?
The closest contested result on record for SURREY--WHITE ROCK was 1972, when NDP beat Progressive Conservative by 6,475 votes (14.2 percentage points).