With Aotearoa heading to the polls on Saturday, 7 November, YOUR EX is asking readers: who will you be voting for in the 2026 General Election?
As New Zealand’s national LGBTQ+ media platform, we want to hear where our community stands as the country prepares to choose its next government.
From Rainbow rights and healthcare to housing, cost of living, education, safety, climate action and equality, this election will shape issues that matter deeply to LGBTQ+ New Zealanders, our whānau and our allies.
The YOUR EX 2026 General Election reader poll is designed to take the temperature of our community ahead of election day.
Whether your vote is already decided, you are still weighing up your options, or you simply want to see where the community conversation is heading, we invite you to take part and have your say.
The 2026 General Election will take place on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with voting places open from 9.00am to 7.00pm. Advance voting begins on 26 October, while the last day to enrol to vote is 25 October. Anyone who enrols after 4 October will cast a special vote.
Readers can enrol, update their details and find official election information through Vote NZ.
