THUNDER BAY — Canadian Federal Election Results
THUNDER BAY was won by Liberal at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 5,960 votes over NDP. This page covers every general election in THUNDER BAY from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Liberal | Liberal | 9,540 | 46.5% | NDP (6,081) | 3,459 (16.9 pts) |
| 1972 | Liberal | Liberal | 11,048 | 49.2% | NDP (6,309) | 4,739 (21.1 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 11,435 | 54.6% | NDP (5,475) | 5,960 (28.5 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 9,540 | 46.5% |
| NDP | 6,081 | 29.6% |
| Progressive Conservative | 4,904 | 23.9% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 11,048 | 49.2% |
| NDP | 6,309 | 28.1% |
| Progressive Conservative | 5,095 | 22.7% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 11,435 | 54.6% |
| NDP | 5,475 | 26.2% |
| Progressive Conservative | 4,021 | 19.2% |
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
THUNDER BAY has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning party over that span: Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won THUNDER BAY in the 1974 general election?
Liberal won THUNDER BAY in 1974 with 11,435 votes (54.6%), a margin of 5,960 votes over NDP in second place.
Which parties have won THUNDER BAY since 1968?
Since 1968, THUNDER BAY has been won by: Liberal.
What was the closest result in THUNDER BAY?
The closest contested result on record for THUNDER BAY was 1968, when Liberal beat NDP by 3,459 votes (16.9 percentage points).