WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE — Canadian Federal Election Results
WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE was won by NDP at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 7,445 votes over Liberal. This page covers the 1974 general election, the only one on record for WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE under this name.
Full Election History, 1974–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | NDP | NDP | 25,479 | 41.6% | Liberal (18,034) | 7,445 (12.1 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NDP | 25,479 | 41.6% |
| Liberal | 18,034 | 29.4% |
| Progressive Conservative | 17,394 | 28.4% |
| Social Credit | 253 | 0.4% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 122 | 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.
Not enough contested elections of data yet to chart a trend.
Trend
WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE has been contested at 1 general election on record (1974). Winning party over that span: NDP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE in the 1974 general election?
NDP won WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE in 1974 with 25,479 votes (41.6%), a margin of 7,445 votes over Liberal in second place.
Which parties have won WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE since 1974?
Since 1974, WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE has been won by: NDP.
What was the closest result in WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE?
The closest contested result on record for WATERLOO--CAMBRIDGE was 1974, when NDP beat Liberal by 7,445 votes (12.1 percentage points).