The 2014 election of the Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives occurred on 20 October 2014, following the 2014 general election result. The election resulted in the re-election of National Party MP David Carter as Speaker.
Nominated candidates Rt Hon David Carter, List MP – National Party Ron Mark, List MP – New Zealand First
Election The election was conducted by means of a conventional parliamentary motion. The Clerk of the House of Representatives conducted a vote on the question of the election of the Speaker, in accordance with Standing Order 19.
The following table gives the election results: PartyCandidateVotes% National David Carter 94 78.99 NZ First Ron Mark 13 10.92Abstentions 12 10.08Majority 81 68.06Turnout 119
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