New Zealand General Election Date 2020

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New zealand general election date 2020. Election results we released preliminary election results from 7pm on 17 october at www electionresults govt nz. The 2020 election resulted in a majority for the labour party winning 65 seats allowing them to continue the sixth labour government unrestricted in the 53rd parliament. The election was due to be held on september.

Prime minister jacinda ardern s announcement that the 2020 general election will be held on september 19 sets in motion a series of other dates and deadlines for the rest of the year. Judith collins will definitely not stand down as leader despite national s crushing defeat. Voters elected 120 members to the house of representatives 72 from single member electorates and 48 from closed party lists two referendums one on the personal use of cannabis and one on euthanasia were also held.

It s possible of course you can see into the future but more likely you just crawled the text in the wikipedia entry on the nz election 2020 the last possible date for the next general election. She said for politicians a three year term meant we are always in campaign mode anyway. Prime minister jacinda ardern has announced the date for the election will be pushed out to october 17 and these are the key dates you need to know.

As well as electing a new government voters will be asked to decide on voluntary euthanasia and the legalisation of cannabis through two referenda. Several polling firms have conducted opinion polls during the term of the 52nd new zealand parliament in the lead up to the 2020 general election which elects the 53rd parliament. The new zealand herald.

The 2020 general election was held on 17 october along with the end of life choice and cannabis referendums. If you are enrolled to vote you can vote in a referendum. Official results of the election and referendums.

The 52nd parliament was elected on 23 september 2017 and dissolved on 6 september 2020. New zealand usually has a general election every 3 years. 2020 general election resources get brochures and posters kids voting programme educate adults and communities.