Nelson
Official candidate votes in the 2002 general election. Electorate boundaries are versioned by election; the name alone does not imply identical boundaries across years.
- Valid candidate votes
- 33,382
- Informal candidate votes
- 286
- Candidate vote total
- 33,668
- Majority
- 4,232
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | National | 15,779 | Elected |
| John Kennedy | Labour | 11,547 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Michael Ward | Green | 4,084 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Dennis Wells | United Future | 762 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Nicholas Barber | Christian Heritage | 635 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Mary O'Connor | Alliance | 364 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Adrian Bayly | Progressive | 211 | Not elected in this electorate |
Majority is the difference between the two highest candidate vote totals. Candidate votes and party votes are separate ballots. Results are displayed in vote order without any evaluative rating.
| Party | Votes |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1,346 |
| Alliance | 398 |
| Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party | 193 |
| Christian Heritage Party | 628 |
| Green | 3,008 |
| Labour | 15,149 |
| Mana Maori Movement | 3 |
| National | 6,517 |
| NZ First | 2,147 |
| NMP | 5 |
| OneNZ Party | 30 |
| United Future | 2,254 |
| Outdoor Recreation NZ | 1,602 |
| Progressive | 441 |