This is a summary of the electoral history of David Lange, Prime Minister of New Zealand (1984–89), Leader of the Labour Party (1983–89), Member of Parliament for Mangere (1977–96).
Parliamentary elections 1975 election
1977 by-election
1978 election
1981 election
1984 election
1987 election
1990 election
1993 election
Leadership elections 1979 Deputy-leadership election CandidateVotes% David Lange 20 52.64 Bob Tizard 18 47.36Majority 2 5.26Turnout 38
1980 Leadership election CandidateVotes% Bill Rowling 19 51.40 David Lange 18 48.60Majority 1 2.70Turnout 37
1981 Deputy-leadership election CandidateVotes% David Lange 42 97.72 No confidence 1 2.28Majority 41 93.18Turnout 43
1983 Leadership election CandidateVotes% David Lange 33 78.57 Russell Marshall 9 21.43Majority 24 57.14Turnout 42
1988 Leadership election CandidateVotes% David Lange 38 71.70 Roger Douglas 15 28.30Majority 23 43.30Turnout 53
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