Taupō electorate

Taupō is currently held by National's Louise Upston, who won comfortably with a margin of 5,119. In 2020, Labour won the greatest share of party votes in Taupō – 45% to National's 33%. Historically the seat has changed hands between Labour and National, though Upston has held the seat since 2008.

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Louise Upston

National Party

MP for Taupō

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