Port Waikato
General electorate in Waikato
2023 election resultsShow ▾
Electorate (candidate) votes, 14 October 2023. Winner: Andrew Bayly (National), majority 11,432.
- Andrew BaylyNational14,296 (76.6%)
- Casey CostelloNZ First2,864 (15.4%)
- Alfred NgaroNZEAL409 (2.2%)
- Anna RipponAnimal Justice297 (1.6%)
- Kim TurnerLOYAL237 (1.3%)
- Scotty BrightDNZ225 (1.2%)
- Jill OvensWRP188 (1.0%)
- Gordon DicksonIndependent88 (0.5%)
- Vijay SudhamallaVision NZ48 (0.3%)
The 14 October candidate vote was cancelled after a candidate died; the seat was decided by a by-election on 25 November 2023 (figures shown).
Source: Electoral Commission (electionresults.govt.nz). Electorate (candidate) vote only; party vote not shown.
Outgoing MP - Retiring at this election
Andrew Bayly
RetiringCandidates
Matthew Paul
NewFocus
Focused on how regulations and consenting decisions affect local jobs and household costs; active in youth football coaching and chairs the Valley School Board.
Matt Brachi
NewFocus
Contesting Port Waikato after the National incumbent stepped down; campaigning on education, student achievement and services for fast-growing communities.
Casey Costello
Focus
Minister for Customs and Seniors; opposing co-governance, and being a strong voice for the semi-rural Port Waikato community.