National Party reveals candidate list for 2026 election

Saturday 8 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sat 8 Aug, 4:21pm

In this story National Party, Chris Bishop, Paul Goldsmith

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the National Party's candidate list in Wellington on Saturday afternoon. The ranking determines which candidates will enter Parliament based on the party vote. The new line-up largely maintains the existing hierarchy, with some senior MPs ranked highly to assist their return to Parliament.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 8 Aug, 5:00am

   Election 2026: National Party to reveal its list for November 7 vote (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 8 Aug, 1:47pm

   Christopher Luxon reveals National Party list for the election (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 8 Aug, 1:59pm

   Live: National Party announces list for 2026 General Election (opens in new tab)

   • National reveals election line-up: Which MPs were thrown a list lifeline? (opens in new tab) Sat 8 Aug, 4:21pm