National Party releases its 2026 election candidate list
The National Party has announced its ranked candidate list for the November 7 election, with several incumbent MPs facing uncertain futures depending on polling performance.
The National Party unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 general election on Saturday, setting out the ranking that will determine who enters Parliament after November 7. The list shows which senior MPs are secure, which face electoral risk, and which new candidates the party backs. Current polling suggests National could lose up to nine MPs, putting some government ministers' parliamentary seats in question.
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NZ Herald
Election 2026: National Party to reveal its list for November 7 vote
Several high-profile MPs may need the list to return to Parliament.
Newstalk ZB
Election 2026: National Party to reveal its list for November 7 vote
The National Party will today release its list for the 2026 election, announcing the ranking of candidates that will influence who enters Parliament after November 7.
Stuff
Watch live: Luxon reveals National Party list
The National Party is set to unveil its candidate list for the upcoming election, with leader PM Christopher Luxon due to reveal it on Saturday afternoon.
1News
Live: National Party announces list for 2026 General Election
The announcement was made in Wellington this afternoon.
Otago Daily Times
National Party announces list for 2026 General Election
1News
National reveals election line-up: Which MPs were thrown a list lifeline?
The party released its full line-up of election candidates on Saturday afternoon.
NZ Herald
Election 2026: The National MPs at risk of losing their seats after party list revealed
ANALYSIS: A party list can crack caucus unity.
The Spinoff
Who’s up, down and in the danger zone as National releases its election party list
On current polling, National could lose a bunch of MPs come November 7. With its election lineup now confirmed, who’s a shoo-in, who’s a maybe and who’s at risk? Friday’s Taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll gave the coalition a slim lead over…
interest.co.nz
National releases election candidate list
National reveals candidate list with party president Sylvia Wood saying the list brings together ‘experienced ministers, hardworking local MPs, and new talent with real-world experience’