Election 2026: More than a third of young people eligible to vote are not enrolled

PremiumHome / New Zealand / PoliticsJulia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·9 Oct, 2026 11:00 PM3 mins to read‌The 2026 general election will be held on November 7. Photo / Mark Mitchell The 2026 general election will be held on November 7. Photo / Mark Mitchell With a month to go before the election and a fortnight before enrolment closes, more than a third of young people who are eligible to vote are not enrolled. New data from the Electoral Commission shows only 63.4% of people aged between 18 and 24 are enrolled to vote, AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.