Wairoa Subdivision by-election
Positions: 1
Final results for Wairoa Subdivision by-election
| Candidate | Affiliation | Votes | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDER, Clare | Team Franklin | 1630 | 1 |
| VAN DER LAAN, Tom | Independent | 1520 | |
| CALDWELL, Chris | 358 | ||
| CORLETT, Nick | 225 | ||
| Informal | 18 | ||
| Blank | 5 |
Blank and informal votes
A blank vote means that a voter has not voted for any of the candidates for a certain position.
A vote is considered informal if:
- the electoral officer thinks the voting paper used is not official
- the voter voted for more candidates than positions available
- it is not clear who the voter wanted to vote for.
What the different result stages mean
Preliminary results include votes received on the morning of Wednesday 10 June 2026. Special votes are still not included.
Final results and official results include all votes, including special votes. They were declared on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
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Key dates for 2026 Franklin Local Board (Wairoa Subdivision) by-election
A list of useful dates for the Wairoa Subdivision by-election.
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Daily vote count for Wairoa Subdivision by-election
Review the daily vote count and total vote count for the Wairoa Subdivision by-election.
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Voter turnout in past elections
Review the daily vote count and total vote count for past local elections.