Westland mayoral race separated by only four votes

Monday 13 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 12:38pm

In this story Jacquie Grant

Candidate Jacquie Grant leads the Westland mayoralty race by a four-vote margin over incumbent Helen Lash. The final outcome remains uncertain as special votes are still being counted. Official results for several local elections are expected later this week.

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1. The PressMon 13 Oct 2025, 11:57am

   ‘Oldest tranny mayor’ Jacquie Grant leading Westland race by only four votes (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 13 Oct 2025, 12:28pm

   Tight mayoral races: The anxious wait for counting of local government votes (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 13 Oct 2025, 12:38pm

   Single-digit margins leave mayoral hopefuls in suspense (opens in new tab)