The summary dataset offers a comprehensive overview of election results from 1996 to 2023, in a user-friendly long format.
This dataset is useful for broad analysis of electoral trends and party performance across different elections.
For practical application, see the Summary article.
Format
A data frame with 909 rows and 9 variables:
- Election
Year of election (1996--2023).
- Ballot
Type of ballot (Candidate, Party, Total).
- Party
Party name (e.g., ACT Party).
- Seats
Number of seats won by the party (0--65).
- Votes
Total valid votes for the party.
- Percentage
Percentage of total valid votes for the party (0.00--50.01).
- Nominated
Number nominated by party on lists or ballot papers.
- Registered
If party is registered (Yes, No).
- Successful
If party achieved the eligibility requirement (Yes, No).
Source
Sourced from the NZ Electoral Commission's official results, available at https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/.