Rules when a candidate resigns
The Electoral Commission is aware that the Kerrin Leoni has resigned as the Labour candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau.
Under the Electoral Act, electorate and list candidates cannot withdraw their candidacy after the close of nominations. Parties also cannot replace a candidate with another candidate after close of nominations.
As a result, Kerrin Leoni’s name will still appear on the Tāmaki Makaurau ballot paper next to the Labour Party logo, and on the Labour Party list.
The candidate will also appear as the Labour Party candidate for Tāmaki Makaurau on EasyVote emails and letters and on our vote.nz website.
Any electorate votes cast for the candidate will be counted.