How a losing party could sway the 2026 election outcome
A former politician argues the 1975 election holds lessons for this year's vote.
A losing party may still have influence over the outcome of the 2026 election. The analysis draws parallels to the 1975 election as a cautionary case study. The piece examines how parliamentary arithmetic can shift the balance of power even when one party loses at the ballot box.
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Election 2026: How a losing party can decide this year’s vote – Richard Prebble
OPINION: The 1975 election upset offers a warning for National.