This is a summary of the electoral history of Geoffrey Palmer, Prime Minister of New Zealand (1989–90), Leader of the Labour Party (1989–90), Member of Parliament for Christchurch Central (1979–90).
Parliamentary elections 1979 by-election
1981 election
1984 election
1987 election
Leadership elections 1983 Deputy-leadership election First ballot CandidateVotes% Mike Moore 19 44.18 Geoffrey Palmer 15 34.88 Ann Hercus 9 20.93Majority 4 9.30Turnout 43
Second ballot CandidateVotes% Geoffrey Palmer 22 51.17 Mike Moore 21 48.83Majority 1 2.32Turnout 43
1989 Leadership election CandidateVotes% Geoffrey Palmer 41 75.92 Mike Moore 13 24.08Majority 28 51.85Turnout 54
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