1985 Zimbabwean parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections were held in Zimbabwe in June and July 1985. The result was a victory for the ruling ZANU–PF party led by Robert Mugabe, which increased its majority in parliament.
Campaign[]
Common roll[]
The previous election had shown that ZANU (PF) had monopolised popular support among the Shona areas, and the chances of it losing the election were minimal. However, ZANU (PF) needed to affirm its support and demonstrate that it retained the confidence of the people that it was making genuine progress. Popular support for PF-ZAPU, outside the Ndebele areas, was minimal, and the United African National Council of Abel Muzorewa had lost support to ZANU (PF) following the effective transition into government of Robert Mugabe.
White roll[]
The white MPs in the previous Assembly, who had all started off as members of the Rhodesian Front (later renamed the Republican Front), had split over their reaction to the ZANU (PF) government with more than half resigning their membership in March 1982 to become Independents who partially supported ZANU (PF). Eventually, in April 1985, the Independent Zimbabwe Group was formed in preparation for the election. Generally, whites in Harare and Bulawayo had little complaint about the conduct of government, having seen minimal change in their lifestyles.
There was therefore a genuine contest in the Zimbabwean white community between the Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe (the renamed Rhodesian Front), advocating strong defence of white interests, and the Independent Zimbabwe Group, advocating conciliation and partnership with ZANU (PF).
Electoral system[]
The House of Assembly consisted of 100 seats, 20 of which were reserved for white voters, and the remaining 80 were elected on a 'common roll' consisting of all adult citizens except those on the white roll. Since Zimbabwean independence in 1980, an electoral roll for the common roll seats had been compiled. Single-member constituencies were drawn up for the common roll seats instead of election by lists in regions used in the 1980 elections. The common roll seats were elected on 1–2 July.
The white roll seats had been drawn up in 1978 but the large exodus of white Zimbabweans (especially from rural areas) had led to a wide disparity in electorate sizes. The Delimitation Commission therefore redrew the map and renamed many of the seats to match changes in place names. Another change to the system was that preferential voting was reinstituted for the white roll seats, so that a candidate had to win more than half of the votes (after transfers) to be elected. The white roll seats were elected on 27 June.
Results[]
Party | Common roll | White roll | Total seats | |||||
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Votes | % | Seats | Votes | % | Seats | |||
ZANU–PF | 2,233,320 | 77.19 | 64 | 64 | ||||
PF–ZAPU | 558,771 | 19.31 | 15 | 311 | 0.91 | 0 | 15 | |
United African National Council | 64,764 | 2.24 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Zimbabwe African National Union | 36,054 | 1.25 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe | 18,731 | 55.02 | 15 | 15 | ||||
13,513 | 39.70 | 4 | 4 | |||||
National Democratic Union | 295 | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | ||||
National Front of Zimbabwe | 81 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Independents | 1,486 | 4.37 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Total | 2,893,285 | 100.00 | 80 | 34,041 | 100.00 | 20 | 100 | |
Valid votes | 2,893,285 | 97.35 | 34,041 | 95.21 | ||||
Invalid/blank votes | 78,861 | 2.65 | 1,712 | 4.79 | ||||
Total votes | 2,972,146 | 100.00 | 35,753 | 100.00 | ||||
Source: African Elections Database |
By constituency[]
Common roll[]
Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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MANICALAND (11 seats) | ||||
BUHERA NORTH | ZANU (PF) | 25,313 | 98.6 | |
Stanford Chipfumbu | PF-ZAPU | 224 | 0.9 | |
Benedict Tokoyo | UANC | 139 | 0.5 | |
BUHERA SOUTH | ZANU (PF) | 34,397 | 98.4 | |
Misheck Pfende Mutongoreya | ZANU | 376 | 1.1 | |
John Chirinda | PF-ZAPU | 166 | 0.5 | |
CHIMANIMANI | ZANU (PF) | 34,733 | 76.7 | |
Maziwanza Nason Tinarwo | ZANU | 9,742 | 21.5 | |
Oscar Tashora Mandipaza | PF-ZAPU | 803 | 1.8 | |
CHIPINGE | ZANU | 16,461 | 50.0 | |
William Hlebeni Ndangana | ZANU (PF) | 15,625 | 47.5 | |
Benjamin Sibiya | PF-ZAPU | 838 | 2.5 | |
MAKONI EAST | Naomi Pasiharigutwi Nhiwatiwa | ZANU (PF) | 51,772 | 96.7 |
Peter Gumindega Maenzanise | UANC | 1,084 | 2.0 | |
Benjamin Zindoga | PF-ZAPU | 493 | 0.9 | |
Amon Zwingowaniseyi | ZANU | 187 | 0.3 | |
MAKONI WEST | Moven Enock Mahachi | ZANU (PF) | 20,203 | 95.7 |
Langton Farisayi Charidza | UANC | 584 | 2.8 | |
Muzadzi Tinarwo Tamwaramwa | PF-ZAPU | 196 | 0.9 | |
ZANU | 132 | 0.6 | ||
MUTARE EAST | ZANU (PF) | 33,868 | 94.6 | |
Morgan Masiyamhuru | UANC | 1,094 | 3.1 | |
Michael Tarisayi Ruswa | PF-ZAPU | 425 | 1.2 | |
Mwabvira Arnold Sawana | ZANU | 407 | 1.1 | |
MUTARE URBAN | Edgar Ziwinayi Tekere | ZANU (PF) | 30,076 | 83.3 |
Kagoro Felix Kadzombe | UANC | 3,694 | 10.2 | |
Ford Magada | PF-ZAPU | 1,178 | 3.3 | |
David Mungunyana | ZANU | 1,150 | 3.2 | |
MUTARE WEST | ZANU (PF) | 28,551 | 96.4 | |
Webster Chamuda Mufambi Zimunya | UANC | 784 | 2.6 | |
Matthew Masiyakurima | PF-ZAPU | 143 | 0.5 | |
David Musiyagamu Ngarize | ZANU | 136 | 0.5 | |
MUTASA | Victoria Fikile Chitepo | ZANU (PF) | 28,529 | 94.0 |
King Itai David Mutasa | UANC | 1,555 | 5.1 | |
Misheck Tenia Samuel Chinamasa | PF-ZAPU | 273 | 0.9 | |
NYANGA | ZANU (PF) | 34,223 | 96.9 | |
Paraitanga Samson Chatsama | PF-ZAPU | 592 | 1.7 | |
Noel Gabriel Mukono | UANC | 498 | 1.4 | |
MASHONALAND CENTRAL (5 seats) | ||||
BINDURA/SHAMVA | Joice Teurai Ropa Nhongo | ZANU (PF) | 42,822 | 98.3 |
Arthur Muchena | PF-ZAPU | 415 | 1.0 | |
Ishmael Chemael Stephen Hajabu | UANC | 344 | 0.8 | |
DARWIN | ZANU (PF) | 23,022 | 98.5 | |
Frank Rwanga | PF-ZAPU | 236 | 1.0 | |
Timothy Mukwengwe Mufunga | ZANU | 110 | 0.5 | |
GURUVE | ZANU (PF) | 39,556 | 98.2 | |
Msandaira Jairos Mufurusa | UANC | 453 | 1.1 | |
Mudavanhu John Gatsi | PF-ZAPU | 273 | 0.7 | |
MAZOWE | ZANU (PF) | 46,556 | 98.0 | |
Henry Mhandu | UANC | 449 | 0.9 | |
Jacob Machingauta Mhandu | PF-ZAPU | 380 | 0.8 | |
Baldwin Murape Muchenje | ZANU | 101 | 0.2 | |
RUSHINGA | ZANU (PF) | 47,213 | 98.7 | |
Naison Kakomwe | UANC | 368 | 0.8 | |
Potenky Chikaka Takundwa | PF-ZAPU | 251 | 0.5 | |
MASHONALAND EAST (18 seats) | ||||
CHINAMORA | Herbert Sylvester Masiyiwa Ushewokunze | ZANU (PF) | 43,880 | 95.8 |
Kenneth George Bopoto-Ngwerume | PF-ZAPU | 1,105 | 2.4 | |
Pendeka Stanlake Nyadudya | UANC | 799 | 1.7 | |
CHITUNGWIZA | Witness Pasichigare Magunda Mangwende | ZANU (PF) | 37,434 | 90.6 |
Claver Cliff Takawira Manhombo | UANC | 2,686 | 6.5 | |
Oziah Muchuchu | PF-ZAPU | 888 | 2.1 | |
Fakazani Nelson Mabvuu | ZANU | 247 | 0.6 | |
Mark Muchabaiwa | NDU | 52 | 0.1 | |
DZIVARASEKWA | Tapfumaneyi Maurice Nyagumbo | ZANU (PF) | 44,277 | 89.2 |
Simon Tagarira Chauruka | PF-ZAPU | 2,670 | 5.4 | |
Raymond Chikarara Nyaude Madzima | UANC | 2,594 | 5.2 | |
Finlay Banda | NDU | 95 | 0.2 | |
GLEN VIEW | ZANU (PF) | 31,506 | 88.5 | |
Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa | UANC | 2,876 | 8.1 | |
Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda | PF-ZAPU | 838 | 2.4 | |
Elton Zinduku Pamberi | ZANU | 400 | 1.1 | |
GOROMONZI | ZANU (PF) | 28,873 | 96.7 | |
Thomas Tapa | UANC | 569 | 1.9 | |
Solomon Pfakacha Gundo Mabika | PF-ZAPU | 427 | 1.4 | |
HARARE | Bernard Thomas Chidzero | ZANU (PF) | 39,180 | 88.4 |
Nevison Chakaipa Mukanganga Nyashanu | PF-ZAPU | 2,625 | 5.9 | |
Ferris Simon Tandari Mushonga | UANC | 2,172 | 4.9 | |
Mabaudi Wiseman Zengeni | ZANU | 268 | 0.6 | |
James Clever Mavunga Shereni | NFZ | 50 | 0.1 | |
Abednigo Munyamana Gwavu | NDU | 39 | 0.1 | |
HIGHFIELD | Robert Gabriel Mugabe | ZANU (PF) | 33,548 | 84.2 |
William Chadzukwa Madziwa | UANC | 3,885 | 9.7 | |
Ruth Lottie Nomondo Chinamano | PF-ZAPU | 2,360 | 5.9 | |
Peter Munyaradzi Mandaza | NFZ | 31 | 0.1 | |
Xavier Chihota | NDU | 30 | 0.1 | |
Enock Bonyongwe | ZANU | disq. | - | |
Manyame | ZANU (PF) | 32,971 | 89.3 | |
Zarous Takapera | UANC | 2,388 | 6.5 | |
Takaruza Nyakudya | PF-ZAPU | 1,242 | 3.4 | |
Alice Marange | ZANU | 301 | 0.8 | |
MARONDERA | Sydney Tigere Sekeremayi | ZANU (PF) | 30,822 | 96.6 |
Joseph Tawonerwi Charumbira | UANC | 679 | 2.1 | |
Taderera Chimurenga Maingehama | PF-ZAPU | 414 | 1.3 | |
MBARE | ZANU (PF) | 31,112 | 88.7 | |
Robert Manuel Marowa | UANC | 2,765 | 7.9 | |
Denga Haven Hunda | PF-ZAPU | 902 | 2.6 | |
Idah Gaga Mazani | ZANU | 254 | 0.7 | |
Rosten Gore | NDU | 37 | 0.1 | |
MUDZI | ZANU (PF) | 30,290 | 93.5 | |
Justin Chibundu Gutuza | UANC | 1,726 | 5.3 | |
Nicholas Mtero Mhlambi | PF-ZAPU | 267 | 0.8 | |
Tennyson Tennis Shereni Magura | ZANU | 101 | 0.3 | |
MUFAKOSE | ZANU (PF) | 36,875 | 85.1 | |
Edward Stewart Mazaiwana | UANC | 4,136 | 9.5 | |
Anthony Masawi | PF-ZAPU | 2,342 | 5.4 | |
MUKUVUSI | ZANU (PF) | 41,200 | 87.3 | |
David Charles Zvinaiye Mukome | UANC | 3,587 | 7.6 | |
Sottayi Tapfumaneyi Davidson Katsere | PF-ZAPU | 2,136 | 4.5 | |
James Noah Chitungo | ZANU | 295 | 0.6 | |
MUREWA NORTH | ZANU (PF) | 43,175 | 99.0 | |
Adah Murape | PF-ZAPU | 422 | 1.0 | |
MUREWA SOUTH | ZANU (PF) | 28,997 | 98.1 | |
Mujuru Josiah Banhamombe | UANC | 350 | 1.2 | |
Johannes Munuwepayi Mangwende | PF-ZAPU | 213 | 0.7 | |
MUTOKO | ZANU (PF) | 23,995 | 98.4 | |
Emmie Ncube | UANC | 271 | 1.1 | |
Reginald Nyamadzaro Karumazondo | PF-ZAPU | 126 | 0.5 | |
WEDZA | ZANU (PF) | 32,153 | 98.2 | |
Beki Dickson Mandizvidza | UANC | 412 | 1.3 | |
Muchabaiwa Dzvokora | PF-ZAPU | 189 | 0.6 | |
ZENGEZA | ZANU (PF) | 37,240 | 92.5 | |
Tonderayi Peter Chitengu | UANC | 1,894 | 4.7 | |
Elkanah Ben Tjuma | PF-ZAPU | 969 | 2.4 | |
Elias Nyandoro | ZANU | 136 | 0.3 | |
Shepherd Gurupira | NDU | 42 | 0.1 | |
MASHONALAND WEST (8 seats) | ||||
CHEGUTU EAST | ZANU (PF) | 41,459 | 95.7 | |
Titus Garikayi Mukarati | UANC | 1,159 | 2.7 | |
Loveless Madiye | PF-ZAPU | 718 | 1.7 | |
CHEGUTU WEST | ZANU (PF) | 28,153 | 91.1 | |
Chinyauro Abraham | PF-ZAPU | 1,966 | 6.4 | |
Abraham Chirwa | UANC | 796 | 2.6 | |
KADOMA | ZANU (PF) | 20,746 | 95.1 | |
Elijah Mketwa Moyo | PF-ZAPU | 675 | 3.1 | |
Kashamadzo Maxwell Machingambi | UANC | 305 | 1.4 | |
Tichataura James Mudzimba | ZANU | 82 | 0.4 | |
KARIBA | Stone Chakabvapasi | UANC | Election postponed due to the death of Robson Dayford Manyika | |
Johnson Gumpo | PF-ZAPU | |||
Robson Dayford Manyika | ZANU (PF) | |||
KAROI | ZANU (PF) | 26,853 | 92.8 | |
Joram Rwapedza Makaranga | UANC | 1,325 | 4.6 | |
Erison Dendera | PF-ZAPU | 751 | 2.6 | |
MAKONDE EAST | Sabina Gabriel Mugabe | ZANU (PF) | 54,599 | 96.4 |
Kenneth Madzvanya Mano | PF-ZAPU | 1,395 | 2.5 | |
Josiah Zinhanga Mudzengi | UANC | 660 | 1.2 | |
MAKONDE NORTH | ZANU (PF) | 22,473 | 92.3 | |
Kimpton Masango | PF-ZAPU | 1,222 | 5.0 | |
Isaac Gwanzura Shumba | UANC | 640 | 2.6 | |
MAKONDE WEST | Nathan Marwirakuwa Shamuyarira | ZANU (PF) | 43,920 | 93.7 |
Kiliyoni Songe Babuyile | PF-ZAPU | 1,718 | 3.7 | |
Dube Willie Marumahoko | UANC | 988 | 2.1 | |
Peter Mombeshora | ZANU | 252 | 0.5 | |
MASVINGO (11 seats) | ||||
BIKITA | ZANU (PF) | 38,806 | 99.1 | |
David Kufakunesu Chikukutu | ZANU | 203 | 0.5 | |
John Mushava | PF-ZAPU | 144 | 0.4 | |
CHIREDZI NORTH | ZANU (PF) | 42,287 | 97.5 | |
Stephen Maseko | PF-ZAPU | 634 | 1.5 | |
West Zimuto | ZANU | 436 | 1.0 | |
CHIREDZI SOUTH | ZANU (PF) | 33,778 | 91.1 | |
Titos Risenga Chauke | PF-ZAPU | 2,711 | 7.3 | |
Helani Aaron Jack Mapulange Hobwana | ZANU | 597 | 1.6 | |
CHIVI | ZANU (PF) | 22,208 | 99.5 | |
Chinatsira Jonas Zvovurere | PF-ZAPU | 83 | 0.4 | |
Edward Goko Watungwa | ZANU | 19 | 0.1 | |
GUTU NORTH | ZANU (PF) | 30,957 | 99.8 | |
Julia Vimbani | PF-ZAPU | 53 | 0.2 | |
GUTU SOUTH | ZANU (PF) | 35,685 | 99.5 | |
Jainos Kufakunesu Mutazu | PF-ZAPU | 175 | 0.5 | |
MASVINGO NORTH | ZANU (PF) | 53,438 | 97.4 | |
Aaron Betserai Honye | PF-ZAPU | 1,150 | 2.1 | |
Leonard Mhangarai Ringisai Nyemba | ZANU | 283 | 0.5 | |
MASVINGO SOUTH | Eddison Jonas Mudadirwa Zvobgo | ZANU (PF) | 42,672 | 99.3 |
Jemitias Hungwe Matende | PF-ZAPU | 291 | 0.7 | |
MWENEZI | ZANU (PF) | 26,897 | 95.9 | |
Simon Zinyoka Moyo | PF-ZAPU | 1,140 | 4.1 | |
NDANGA EAST | ZANU (PF) | 27,795 | 99.5 | |
Hundson Negro Dope | PF-ZAPU | 130 | 0.5 | |
NDANGA/ZIMUTO | ZANU (PF) | 32,319 | 99.7 | |
Peter Matumbike | PF-ZAPU | 105 | 0.3 | |
MATABELELAND NORTH (9 seats) | ||||
BINGA | PF-ZAPU | 38,879 | 90.5 | |
Jacob Francis Mudenda | ZANU (PF) | 3,414 | 7.9 | |
Josephat Mdzingwa | UANC | 660 | 1.5 | |
BULAWAYO | PF-ZAPU | 26,710 | 63.8 | |
Amina Huges | ZANU (PF) | 13,537 | 32.3 | |
Gladys Tiriboyi | UANC | 1,387 | 3.3 | |
Phineas Toreveti Murefu | ZANU | 253 | 0.6 | |
HWANGE/TSHOLOTSHO | PF-ZAPU | 29,538 | 83.3 | |
Obert Moses Mpofu | ZANU (PF) | 5,926 | 16.7 | |
LUPANE | PF-ZAPU | 30,523 | 97.4 | |
Selina Maria West | ZANU (PF) | 825 | 2.6 | |
MAGWEGWE | Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo | PF-ZAPU | 32,141 | 81.8 |
Reuben Mutambarinwa Zemura | ZANU (PF) | 6,483 | 16.5 | |
Morgan Kugaraunzwana Machiya | UANC | 682 | 1.7 | |
MPOPOMA | PF-ZAPU | 37,089 | 73.3 | |
Josias Chirongo Chidyamakono | ZANU (PF) | 11,163 | 22.1 | |
Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu | UANC | 2,068 | 4.1 | |
Nason Tenene | ZANU | 256 | 0.5 | |
NKAYI | PF-ZAPU | 25,874 | 95.8 | |
Samsom Msindo Ndebele | ZANU (PF) | 760 | 2.8 | |
Solomon Tongani | UANC | 366 | 1.4 | |
NYAMANDHLOVU | John Landa Nkomo | PF-ZAPU | 36,098 | 85.8 |
Shadreck Fortrixon Ndlovu | ZANU (PF) | 4,679 | 11.1 | |
Christopher Fumirai Mariga | UANC | 1,044 | 2.5 | |
Enock Musiyandaka | ZANU | 234 | 0.6 | |
PELANDABA | Joseph Wilfred Msika | PF-ZAPU | 28,201 | 81.2 |
Amanda Ntuli | ZANU (PF) | 5,361 | 15.4 | |
Kefas Isaac Muchenje | UANC | 991 | 2.9 | |
Zachariah Tongai Chigumira | ZANU | 178 | 0.5 | |
MATABELELAND SOUTH (6 members) | ||||
BEITBRIDGE | Kembo Mohadi | PF-ZAPU | 13,680 | 56.6 |
John Masole Mbedgi | ZANU (PF) | 10,476 | 43.4 | |
BULALIMA/MANGWE | PF-ZAPU | 31,334 | 96.4 | |
Callistus Dingiswayo Ndlovu | ZANU (PF) | 923 | 2.8 | |
Egpher Muhlauri | UANC | 259 | 0.8 | |
GWANDA | PF-ZAPU | 21,798 | 92.8 | |
Aleck Ndlovu | ZANU (PF) | 1,684 | 7.2 | |
INSIZA | PF-ZAPU | 27,804 | 89.1 | |
Enos Muzombi Nkala | ZANU (PF) | 3,392 | 10.9 | |
MATOBO | PF-ZAPU | 32,045 | 89.6 | |
Jitile Gibbious Hindoga Dube | ZANU (PF) | 3,000 | 8.4 | |
Abraham Mazwi Khumalo | UANC | 724 | 2.0 | |
MZINGWANE | PF-ZAPU | 33,509 | 86.7 | |
Joshua Maqwala Masilela | ZANU (PF) | 5,128 | 13.3 | |
MIDLANDS (12 seats) | ||||
CHARTER EAST | ZANU (PF) | 34,276 | 98.8 | |
Edson Muzanenhamo Mutsinze | UANC | 271 | 0.8 | |
Abednego Dan Njawaya | PF-ZAPU | 159 | 0.5 | |
CHIRUMANZU | ZANU (PF) | 29,197 | 98.3 | |
Dzingirayi Munodawafa | UANC | 268 | 0.9 | |
Samson Hlanga Mpanduki | PF-ZAPU | 252 | 0.8 | |
GOKWE EAST | Byron Reuben Mtonhodzi Hove | ZANU (PF) | 32,354 | 79.6 |
Mabasa Edward Chilimanzi | PF-ZAPU | 6,796 | 16.7 | |
Edson Mzite | UANC | 1,485 | 3.7 | |
GOKWE WEST | ZANU (PF) | 32,354 | 79.6 | |
Kesia Madzorera | PF-ZAPU | 6,796 | 16.7 | |
Jackson John Manyoka | UANC | 1,485 | 3.7 | |
GWERU DISTRICT | ZANU (PF) | 21,293 | 58.2 | |
William Henry Kona | PF-ZAPU | 14,194 | 38.8 | |
Raphel Gondo | UANC | 902 | 2.5 | |
Charles Rumhembe | ZANU | 181 | 0.5 | |
GWERU URBAN | Simon Vengayi Muzenda | ZANU (PF) | 25,532 | 80.8 |
Sophia Agamemnonos | PF-ZAPU | 5,708 | 18.1 | |
Sylvester Bernard Kutesera Mutasa | UANC | 1,106 | 3.5 | |
Mark Mfenei Mavhure | ZANU | 262 | 0.8 | |
KWEKWE EAST | Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa | ZANU (PF) | 37,017 | 86.0 |
Elias Hananda | PF-ZAPU | 4,733 | 11.0 | |
Kenneth Kumbirayi Kaparepare | UANC | 1,313 | 3.0 | |
KWEKWE WEST | ZANU (PF) | 18,600 | 50.6 | |
Stephen Kenneth Sesulelo Vuma | PF-ZAPU | 17,257 | 46.9 | |
Luckson Chando Mugara | UANC | 766 | 2.1 | |
Samuel Maara | ZANU | 150 | 0.4 | |
MBERENGWA NORTH | ZANU (PF) | 33,897 | 97.2 | |
Solomon Mtinsi | PF-ZAPU | 868 | 2.5 | |
Laimon Mukosi | UANC | 120 | 0.3 | |
MBERENGWA SOUTH | ZANU (PF) | 27,554 | 88.4 | |
Norman Mabena | PF-ZAPU | 3,631 | 11.6 | |
SHURUGWI | Simbarashe Simbanenduku Mumbegegwi | ZANU (PF) | 26,242 | 97.5 |
Misheck Machonisa | PF-ZAPU | 490 | 1.8 | |
Stanley Mupeti | UANC | 183 | 0.7 | |
ZVISHAVANE | Julia Tukai Zvobgo | ZANU (PF) | 26,152 | 91.8 |
Lydia Dhlamini | UANC | 2,111 | 7.4 | |
Mzondiwa Dube | PF-ZAPU | 233 | 0.8 |
White roll[]
Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
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AVONDALE | John Alfred Landau | IZG | 883 | 50.4 |
Terence Michael Oatt | CAZ | 870 | 49.6 | |
BORROWDALE | IZG | 1,004 | 62.5 | |
John Ronald Probert | CAZ | 603 | 37.5 | |
BULAWAYO CENTRAL | Ian Douglas Smith | CAZ | 1,441 | 72.4 |
Patrick Francis Shields | IZG | 548 | 27.6 | |
BULAWAYO NORTH | CAZ | 1,330 | 72.1 | |
Esmay Dorothy Scott | IZG | 515 | 27.9 | |
BULAWAYO SOUTH | CAZ | 1,354 | 74.9 | |
Dr Robert Graeme Nixon | IZG | 454 | 25.1 | |
CENTRAL | CAZ | 1,111 | 76.6 | |
Frank George Capon | IZG | 339 | 23.4 | |
EASTERN | CAZ | 1,107 | 61.9 | |
David Gerald Meikle | IZG | 680 | 38.1 | |
HATFIELD | CAZ | 716 | 46.6 | |
Richard Cartwright | IZG | 400 | 26.0 | |
Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya | Ind | 337 | 21.9 | |
John Warner Jarman | Ind | 84 | 5.5 | |
Second count | ||||
CAZ | 721 | 49.2 | ||
Richard Cartwright | IZG | 406 | 27.7 | |
Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya | Ind | 339 | 23.1 | |
John Warner Jarman | Ind | – | – | |
Third count | ||||
CAZ | 729 | 63.8 | ||
Richard Cartwright | IZG | 414 | 36.2 | |
Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya | Ind | – | – | |
John Warner Jarman | Ind | – | – | |
HIGHLANDS | CAZ | 913 | 49.5 | |
Peter Arnold Naudé | IZG | 702 | 38.1 | |
Danial Ronald Meyer | Ind | 228 | 12.4 | |
Second count | ||||
CAZ | 924 | 56.0 | ||
Peter Arnold Naudé | IZG | 727 | 44.0 | |
Danial Ronald Meyer | Ind | – | – | |
KADOMA-CHEGUTU | CAZ | 849 | 50.1 | |
George Alfred Pio | IZG | 847 | 49.9 | |
KOPJE | CAZ | 753 | 56.7 | |
Dennis Divaris | IZG | 574 | 43.3 | |
MAKONI | John Maurice Kay | IZG | 707 | 51.8 |
Shelagh Gertrude Van Reenen | CAZ | 658 | 48.2 | |
MARLBOROUGH | IZG | 1,070 | 56.8 | |
James Keith Borrows | CAZ | 813 | 43.2 | |
MAZOWE-MUTOKO | Mark Henry Heathcote Partridge | CAZ | 793 | 46.4 |
William Douglas Christopher Reed | IZG | 768 | 45.0 | |
André Sothern Holland | Ind | 147 | 8.6 | |
Second count | ||||
Mark Henry Heathcote Partridge | CAZ | 796 | 50.2 | |
William Douglas Christopher Reed | IZG | 789 | 49.8 | |
André Sothern Holland | Ind | – | – | |
MIDLANDS | CAZ | 814 | 54.5 | |
Henry Swan Elsworth | IZG | 679 | 45.5 | |
MOUNT PLEASANT | Ind | 1,017 | 50.2 | |
Pieter Kenyon Fleming-Voltelyn van der Byl | CAZ | 544 | 26.8 | |
Raymond Alexander Lindsay Grant | IZG | 466 | 23.0 | |
NORTHERN | CAZ | 912 | 56.9 | |
Esmond Meryl Micklem | IZG | 692 | 43.1 | |
RUNDE | CAZ | 994 | 64.8 | |
Peter John Field | IZG | 540 | 35.2 | |
SOUTHERN | CAZ | 1,130 | 66.4 | |
Max Rosenfels | IZG | 573 | 33.6 | |
WESTERN | CAZ | 999 | 56.3 | |
Robert Arnold Farley | IZG | 371 | 20.9 | |
Lonley Lolley Seckel | PF-ZAPU | 311 | 17.5 | |
Aaron Michael Milner | Ind | 61 | 3.4 | |
Lawrence Alastair Bronson | Ind | 33 | 1.9 |
Changes during the Assembly[]
In the delayed poll in Kariba constituency, two candidates were nominated: (PF-ZAPU) and (ZANU (PF)). Nkala subsequently withdrew, although a poll was required (it took place on 5–7 July) and Mano was declared elected.
(CAZ, Highlands) joined ZANU (PF) in June 1986.
Ian Smith (CAZ, Bulawayo Central) was suspended from the Assembly for one year on 2 April 1987 over statements he had made in South Africa which were critical of the Mugabe government.
Three members elected from the white roll constituencies joined ZANU (PF) on 28 July 1987. They were John Landau (IZG, Avondale), Jock Kay (IZG, Makoni), and (Ind, Borrowdale).
In September 1987, having achieved the support of 75% of the House of Assembly as required under the Lancaster House Agreement, the constitution was amended to abolish the white roll constituencies. Twenty further members (including many of the former white MPs who were supportive of ZANU (PF)) were co-opted onto the House of Assembly to replace them.
References[]
- Zimbabwe Government Gazette, 17 June 1985 (candidates)
- Zimbabwe Government Gazette, 12 July 1985 (elected members)
- Zimbabwe Herald (election results)
- Sunday Mail (election results)
- Elections in Zimbabwe
- 1985 in Zimbabwe
- 1985 elections in Africa