Rangitata electorate
Rangitata is currently held by Labour's Jo Luxton, who won comfortably with a margin of 4,408. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Rangitata – 48% to National's 31%. Rangitata was first established for the 1887 election, but was abolished in 1896 and not reestablished until 2008.
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Michael Clarkson
Why I'm standing
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About me
I am running as a candidate as I believe that there has slowly been a disconnect between politicians and the people, and the people's voice is being eroded.
My priorities
- Remove or limit government decisions in relation to running local bodies, ie District Council.
- Uphold The Bill of Rights, and for it not to be overridden.
- Make individuals the sole decision-makers in their chosen destiny.
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