WELLINGTON — Canadian Federal Election Results
WELLINGTON was won by Liberal at the 1974 general election, with a margin of 4,072 votes over Progressive Conservative. This page covers every general election in WELLINGTON from 1968 to 1974.
Full Election History, 1968–1974
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 13,496 | 44.5% | Liberal (11,842) | 1,654 (5.4 pts) |
| 1972 | Progressive Conservative | Progressive Conservative | 20,730 | 53.2% | Liberal (11,022) | 9,708 (24.9 pts) |
| 1974 | Liberal | Liberal | 18,171 | 46.3% | Progressive Conservative (14,099) | 4,072 (10.4 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1968
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 13,496 | 44.5% |
| Liberal | 11,842 | 39.0% |
| NDP | 5,012 | 16.5% |
1972
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | 20,730 | 53.2% |
| Liberal | 11,022 | 28.3% |
| NDP | 7,050 | 18.1% |
| Independent | 174 | 0.4% |
1974
| Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 18,171 | 46.3% |
| Progressive Conservative | 14,099 | 36.0% |
| NDP | 6,165 | 15.7% |
| Independent | 592 | 1.5% |
| Communist | 124 | 0.3% |
| Marxist-Leninist Party | 58 | 0.1% |
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
WELLINGTON has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1968. Winning parties over that span: Progressive Conservative, Liberal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won WELLINGTON in the 1974 general election?
Liberal won WELLINGTON in 1974 with 18,171 votes (46.3%), a margin of 4,072 votes over Progressive Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won WELLINGTON since 1968?
Since 1968, WELLINGTON has been won by: Liberal, Progressive Conservative.
What was the closest result in WELLINGTON?
The closest contested result on record for WELLINGTON was 1968, when Progressive Conservative beat Liberal by 1,654 votes (5.4 percentage points).