Member of Parliament
Parliament of New Zealand | ||||
Years | Term | Electorate | List | Party |
1984–1987 | 41st | Remuera | National | |
1987–1990 | 42nd | Remuera | National | |
1990–1993 | 43rd | Remuera | National | |
1993–1996 | 44th | Remuera | National | |
1996–1999 | 45th | List | 6 | National |
Graham was elected to Parliament in the 1984 elections as MP for the Auckland electorate of Remuera, replacing the retiring member Allan Highet.
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