Selwyn
Official candidate votes in the 2008 general election. Electorate boundaries are versioned by election; the name alone does not imply identical boundaries across years.
- Valid candidate votes
- 36,097
- Informal candidate votes
- 409
- Candidate vote total
- 36,506
- Majority
- 11,075
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Juliet Adams | National | 21,836 | Elected |
| David Andrew Coates | Labour | 10,761 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Philippa Ruth Main | Progressive | 1,316 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Willliam Edward Woods | Independent | 603 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Ivor George Watson | ACT | 539 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Samuel James Dennis | Family Party | 493 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Eleanor Gaye Williamson | Kiwi Party | 296 | Not elected in this electorate |
| Victoria Jane Rogers | United Future | 253 | 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 | 1,350 |
| Alliance | 17 |
| Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party | 97 |
| Democrats for Social Credit | 7 |
| Family Party | 141 |
| Green | 2,761 |
| Progressive | 672 |
| Kiwi Party | 191 |
| Labour | 9,395 |
| Libertarianz | 8 |
| Te Pāti Māori | 151 |
| National | 20,141 |
| NZ First | 1,115 |
| New Zealand Pacific Party | 2 |
| RAM - Residents Action Movement | 3 |
| The Bill and Ben Party | 201 |
| The Republic of New Zealand Party | 1 |
| United Future | 421 |
| Workers Party | 5 |