Ilam

General electorate in Canterbury

2026 General Electorate/Canterbury/Ilam
2023 election resultsShow ▾

Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Hamish Campbell (National), majority 7,830.

  • Hamish CampbellNational18,693 (44.4%)
  • Raf ManjiTOP10,863 (25.8%)
  • Sarah PallettLabour9,010 (21.4%)
  • Mike DavidsonGreen Party2,391 (5.7%)
  • Irinka BritnellLegalise Cannabis488 (1.2%)
  • Juanita O'ConnellDNZ329 (0.8%)
  • Chris O'BrienNew Conservative300 (0.7%)

Source: Electoral Commission (electionresults.govt.nz). Electorate (candidate) vote only; party vote not shown.

Current MP for Ilam

Hamish Campbell

Current MP
National
FromChristchurch
About
Cancer research scientist and PhD holder who became MP for Ilam.

Focus

Focused on strong health and education systems for Ilam, genuine consideration for Christchurch's natural environment, and equal opportunity for all residents.

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Candidates

Nathan Walton

New
NZ First
FromChristchurch
About
Final-year law student at the University of Canterbury; Chair of Young New Zealand First Canterbury

Rata Jamieson

New
Labour
FromChristchurch
About
Ilam community advocate and University of Canterbury fine arts student.

Focus

21-year-old fine arts student giving voice to students, renters and older residents who feel left out of decision-making in northwestern Christchurch.

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Mike Davidson

Green Party
FromKaikoura
About
Green list MP since 2025, former Christchurch City Councillor, environmental scientist of Ngāi Tahu descent.

Focus

Former Christchurch city councillor contesting Ilam; champion of cycleways and sustainable transport for stronger communities.

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Courtney Fraser

New
Alliance
FromChristchurch
About
Law student and former Steel & Tube professional who rose from dispatcher to Group Sustainability Manager.
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Ken Harpur

New
ACT
FromChristchurch
About
Canterbury-based ACT candidate campaigning on free speech and practical government.

Focus

Standing in Ilam on free speech, personal freedom and practical government outcomes.

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General electorateCanterbury2026 General Election - 7 Nov 2026