Petition request

That the House of Representatives amend electoral law to add a 'None of the Above' option to both the party vote and electorate vote on general election ballots, and require these votes to be counted and published separately.

Petition reason

A blank or informal vote does not clearly communicate the view that no listed party or electorate candidate represents a voter’s interests, and New Zealanders have no formal way to express this view at the ballot box. I believe a 'None of the Above' option, counted and published separately, would allow voters to register dissatisfaction without endorsing a party or candidate, and that these votes should either not be allocated seats or automatically trigger a new election.

Signatures are now being accepted
176 days left
Closing date: 22 Apr 2027 11:59 PM NZST

Petition progress

  • Open for signatures
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  • Select Committee
  • Reported
  • Referred to Minister
Number of signatures: 1
Closing date: 22 Apr 2027