July 2020 New Zealand National Party leadership election

July 2020 New Zealand National Party leadership election
← May 2020 14 July 2020 2021 →
 
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Candidate Judith Collins Mark Mitchell
Popular vote ≥28 <28
Leader before election

Nikki Kaye (acting)
Todd Muller (resigned)

 Leader after election

Judith Collins

July 2020 New Zealand National Party deputy leadership election
← May 2020 14 July 2020 November 2020 →
 
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Candidate Gerry Brownlee Paul Goldsmith
Popular vote ≥28 <28
Deputy Leader before election

Nikki Kaye

 Deputy Leader after election

Gerry Brownlee

An election for the parliamentary leadership of the New Zealand National Party by its caucus was held on 14 July 2020,[1] after incumbent Todd Muller resigned earlier that day citing health reasons.[2] Judith Collins became leader of the National Party and of the Opposition of New Zealand.[3]

  1. ^ Manch, Thomas (14 July 2020). "Todd Muller resigns as leader of the National Party". Stuff. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Todd Muller quits as National Party leader for health reasons". The New Zealand Herald. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. ^ "New National Party leader is Judith Collins". Radio New Zealand. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.