The turnout dataset in a long format enables the analysis of elector turnout and informal vote by Electorate and Ballot type from 1996 to 2023.
Key for understanding voter participation and the effectiveness of electoral engagement strategies.
For application insights, visit the Turnout article.
Turnout concepts explained in 'Turnout' section of
NZ Elections Explained.
Format
A data frame with 1,392 rows and 7 variables:
- Election
Year of election (1996--2023).
- Ballot
Type of ballot (Candidate, Party).
- Electorate
Electorate name (e.g., Auckland Central).
- Electors
Total number of registered electors.
- Turnout
Turnout as a percentage of the number of electors.
- Total
Total number of votes cast - valid and informal.
- Informal
Total number of informal votes cast.
Source
Sourced from the NZ Electoral Commission's official results, available at https://www.electionresults.govt.nz/.