1988 New Zealand Labour Party leadership election

The 1988 New Zealand Labour Party leadership election was held on 21 December 1988. The incumbent leader of the New Zealand Labour Party David Lange was re-elected with 72% of the vote. To date it is the only instance when a sitting Prime Minister has been challenged for leadership in a caucus vote.

1988 New Zealand Labour Party leadership election
21 December 1988
 
Candidate David Lange Roger Douglas
Popular vote 38 15
Percentage 69.09% 27.27%
Leader before election

David Lange

 Leader after election

David Lange

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