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Safe battleground

Epsom

General electorate

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What it takes to flip this seat
David Seymour
Camilla Belich

David Seymour won by 8,142 votes in 2023. 4,071 voters switching to Labour would have flipped Epsom.

In the news

Coverage naming Epsom or David, from our tracked feeds.

The roster

The defender's record, and who's confirmed to challenge them in 2026.

Won Epsom by a majority of 8,142 in 2023, making it a safe seat.

David Seymour is the Member of Parliament for Epsom and leader of ACT New Zealand. First elected in 2014, he became Deputy Prime Minister in May 2025 under the National–ACT–NZ First coalition. He is Minister for Regulation and an Associate Minister of Finance, Education, Health, and Justice.

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What David has prioritised this term

Official roles, sourced from parliament.nz.

Spokesperson roles
  • Deputy Prime Minister
  • Minister for Regulation
  • Associate Minister of Finance
  • Associate Minister of Education (Partnership Schools)
  • Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac)
  • Associate Minister of Justice (Treaty Principles Bill)
  • ACT Party Leader
Legislative activity this term

From Parliament's official bills record, as at 16 September 2026.

Government bills in charge (8)
  • Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
  • Education and Training (Early Childhood Education Reform) Amendment Bill
  • Regulatory Standards Bill
  • Medicines Amendment Bill
  • Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill
  • Education and Training Amendment Bill
Battlegrounds map2026 election

2023 result and margin: Electoral Commission. 2026 candidates are added only once officially confirmed — never assumed.

NZ Herald — Herald NOW / Ryan Bridge· 13 Sep
'Act MPs 'respect hard work': Seymour on Paul Henry's list ranking | Ryan Bridge TODAY
NZ Herald — Herald NOW / Ryan Bridge· 13 Sep
NZ Herald Live: ACT announces 2026 party list
Beehive (Govt)· 11 Sep
Alcohol licenses to use common sense
NZ Herald· 9 Sep
Act wants to abolish Waitangi Tribunal once final historical claim settled
Beehive (Govt)· 9 Sep
Construction of Waiouru Defence Force homes to begin
Beehive (Govt)· 9 Sep
Hospitality industry served regulatory relief
NZ Herald· 9 Sep
Hospitality sector review completed, Government to cut red tape for businesses