The 2014 election of the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives occurred on 20 October 2014, following the 2014 general election result. The election resulted in the re-election of National Party MP David Carter as Speaker.
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Nominated candidates
edit- Rt Hon David Carter, List MP – National Party
- Ron Mark, List MP – New Zealand First
Election
editThe election was conducted by means of a conventional parliamentary motion. The Clerk of the House of Representatives conducted a vote on the question of the election of the Speaker, in accordance with Standing Order 19.
The following table gives the election results:[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | David Carter | 94 | 78.99 | |
| NZ First | Ron Mark | 13 | 10.92 | |
| Abstentions | 12 | 10.08 | ||
| Majority | 81 | 68.06 | ||
| Turnout | 119 | — | ||
How each MP voted:[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Vote: Election of Speaker". New Zealand Parliament. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2022.