Electoral Results
The following table shows the total votes* for National, plus parties supporting the National-led government. For more details of electoral results, see the relevant election articles.
| Election | Parliament | Seats* | Total votes* | Percentage | Gain/loss | Seats won* | Change | Majority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 49th | 122 | 1,215,371 | 51.84% | - | 69 | - | 7 |
| 2011 | 50th | 121 | 1,127,952 | 50.41% | -1.43% | 64 | -5 | 3 |
- Following the 2008 and 2011 election, National gained support on matters of confidence and supply from ACT, the Māori Party and United Future.
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