Elections were held in Zimbabwe on 23 March 1990 to elect the President and Parliament . Robert Mugabe of the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF) was reelected President with 83 percent of the vote against Edgar Tekere of the Zimbabwe Unity Movement , who received 17 percent. ZANU–PF won 117 of the 120 elected seats in Parliament, which after the abolition of the Senate in 1989 consisted of the unicameral House of Assembly .
President [ ]
Parliament [ ]
Summary [ ]
Party
Votes
%
Seats
Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front
1,690,071
80.54
117
Zimbabwe Unity Movement
369,031
17.59
2
Zimbabwe African National Union – Ndonga
19,448
0.93
1
United African National Council
11,191
0.53
0
498
0.02
0
Independents
7,954
0.38
0
Invalid/blank votes
139,653
–
–
Total
2,237,846
100
120
Registered voters/turnout
5,874,115
56.83
–
Source: African Elections Database
Constituency results [ ]
The 120 elected seats in the House of Assembly were filled via first-past-the-post voting in single-member districts . ZANU–PF won 116 seats, the Zimbabwe Unity Movement won two, and ZANU–Ndonga took one.[1] Elections could not be held on election day in because the ballots printed for that constituency did not include the candidates' names, but ZANU–PF won that seat as well when elections were held at a later date. Turnout figures include spoilt ballots and thus are not exact totals of the vote counts listed for the candidates in a constituency.
Bulawayo
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
John Nkomo
ZANU–PF
8,581
65.35
Crispen Mwete
ZUM
4,550
34.65
Turnout
13,743
38.74
Bulawayo South
ZANU–PF
9,661
53.65
Samson Mushore
ZUM
5,405
30.02
Themba Dlodlo
Independent
2,110
11.72
Zachariah Chigumira
ZANU–Ndonga
830
4.61
Turnout
18,789
56.56
Lobengula
Joshua Nkomo
ZANU–PF
8,706
84.27
Maxwell Nyandoro
ZUM
1,420
13.75
Stephen Chisimo
UANC
205
1.98
Turnout
10,576
24.62
[note 1]
ZANU–PF
n/a
n/a
Turnout
n/a
n/a
ZANU–PF
19,202
79.41
Robert Mutendi
ZUM
3,988
16.49
Tongesai Nyandoro
UANC
992
4.10
Turnout
24,769
54.95
Makokoba
ZANU–PF
11,136
77.47
Ishmael Nyakudarika
ZUM
3,238
22.53
Turnout
15,090
45.80
ZANU–PF
13,164
77.05
Philip Hadebe
ZUM
3,042
17.80
Grey Bango
Independent
359
2.10
Godfrey Mpezeni
UANC
287
1.68
Phineas Sithole
ZANU–Ndonga
234
1.37
Turnout
17,877
38.29
Dumiso Dabengwa
ZANU–PF
15,494
80.31
Victor Katsolo
ZUM
3,470
17.99
Caleb Nyatoti
UANC
328
1.70
Turnout
20,840
61.24
Joseph Msika
ZANU–PF
10,902
83.20
Christopher Mariga
ZUM
2,202
16.80
Turnout
13,204
36.85
Harare
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
Witness Mangwende
ZANU–PF
20,217
75.52
Dominic Macheka
ZUM
6,316
23.59
Munyamana Gwavhu
237
0.89
Turnout
27,533
64.97
Dzivarasekwa
ZANU–PF
24,218
67.39
ZUM
11,240
31.28
UANC
477
1.33
Turnout
38,938
98.97
ZANU–PF
15,415
61.45
George Mugura
ZUM
9,348
37.26
Jonias Makadzange
UANC
323
1.29
Turnout
25,873
59.75
Herbert Ushewokunze
ZANU–PF
8,292
58.79
Joseph Dendere
ZUM
5,473
38.80
Jeremiah Nyamande
Independent
275
1.95
Xavier Chihota
64
0.45
Turnout
14,103
35.92
ZANU–PF
18,676
Isaac Manyemba
ZUM
10,666
William Chadzukwa
UANC
3,284
Turnout
33,132
91.76
ZANU–PF
8,740
Xebio Bosha
ZUM
5,423
Frederick Mahere
UANC
247
Nicholas Hatidani
Independent
241
Farai Masango
Independent
77
Turnout
14,728
43.67
Harare Central
Bernard Chidzero
ZANU–PF
9,545
Raphael Hamadziripi
ZUM
6,864
Turnout
17,120
37.31
Harare East
Margaret Dongo
ZANU–PF
16,390
Morgan Changamire
ZUM
9,770
Turnout
28,220
70.04
Harare North
ZANU–PF
11,967
ZUM
5,055
Turnout
18,371
56.76
ZANU–PF
15,100
ZUM
8,156
Noah Chifungo
ZANU–Ndonga
1,203
Turnout
25,762
n/a
ZANU–PF
15,675
ZUM
7,323
Turnout
24,460
55.16
ZANU–PF
14,107
Edyson Chiwara
ZUM
5,290
Pendeka Stanlake Nyakudya
UANC
342
Turnout
25,762
n/a
ZANU–PF
14,298
Conrad Mukosera
ZUM
5,644
Turnout
21,320
45.95
Tony Gara
ZANU–PF
12,522
Biston David
ZUM
4,420
Tawinei Chitongo
197
Turnout
17,880
51.76
ZANU–PF
8,315
Nesbert Mutengezanwa
ZUM
4,415
Robert Marowa
UANC
339
Turnout
13,493
37.36
ZANU–PF
15,144
Everisto Ngwena
ZUM
3,544
Edward Mazaiwana
UANC
1,087
Turnout
20,308
55.17
ZANU–PF
18,323
Stanley Musonza
ZUM
4,905
Turnout
23,228
50.94
ZANU–PF
16,370
Simon Mapengo
ZUM
7,646
Turnout
26,156
60.89
Manicaland
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
ZANU–PF
20,260
92.49
Gabriel Chaiva
ZUM
1,644
7.51
Turnout
22,490
69.61
Buhera South
ZANU–PF
22,423
94.68
Lovemore Shoniwa
ZUM
1,330
5.60
Turnout
24,481
n/a
Buhera West
Victoria Chitepo
ZANU–PF
9,988
99.42
Denny Munetsi
ZUM
58
0.58
Turnout
10,386
n/a
[note 2]
ZANU–PF
10,687
84.34
Lucky Maringapasi
ZUM
1,158
9.14
Tinarwo Mwazviwanza
ZANU–Ndonga
545
4.30
Kingdom Sithole
Independent
282
2.23
Turnout
13,074
39.49
Chipinge North
ZUM
10,087
44.83
Joseph Muzite
ZANU–PF
7,065
31.40
ZANU–Ndonga
5,347
23.77
Turnout
24,323
52.51
Chipinge South
ZANU–Ndonga
8,970
42.10
Killian Mvududu
ZUM
8,721
40.93
Henry Moyana
ZANU–PF
3,616
16.97
Turnout
22,309
47.62
Makoni Central
Didymus Mutasa
ZANU–PF
10,805
74.78
Godfrey Mandimutsira
ZUM
3,644
25.22
Turnout
n/a
n/a
Makoni East
ZANU–PF
18,755
75.80
Winnie Mwashita
ZUM
5,988
24.20
Turnout
27,102
80.37
ZANU–PF
9,626
79.22
Lazarus Mtungwazi
ZUM
2,525
20.78
Turnout
13,499
31.80
[note 3]
Moven Mahachi
ZANU–PF
n/a
n/a
Turnout
n/a
n/a
Mutare Central
ZUM
9,058
49.85
ZANU–PF
8,700
47.88
Clement Mhlanga
ZANU–Ndonga
411
2.26
Turnout
18,842
41.71
Oppah Muchinguri
ZANU–PF
14,165
48.63
Giles Mutsekwa
ZUM
13,484
46.29
David Mabunyara
ZANU–Ndonga
1,481
5.08
Turnout
30,671
72.22
Mutare South
ZANU–PF
10,520
72.78
Christopher Zimunya
ZUM
3,925
27.15
Turnout
15,636
39.89
Mutare West
ZANU–PF
14,806
77.30
Wilson Murwiri
ZUM
4,349
22.70
Turnout
20,765
46.67
ZANU–PF
6,864
53.33
Christopher Nyamwanza
ZUM
6,007
46.67
Turnout
14,234
33.89
ZANU–PF
11,184
64.69
Sylvester Matsapa
ZUM
6,025
34.85
Turnout
19,289
43.10
Mashonaland Central
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
Joice Mujuru
ZANU–PF
35,262
89.56
ZUM
4,110
10.43
Turnout
41,669
92.91
Border Gezi
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Chenhamo Chimutengwende
ZANU–PF
unopposed
ZANU–PF
unopposed
ZANU–PF
22,892
92.21
Peter Sango
ZUM
1,363
5.49
Olis Manyeruke
Independent
570
2.29
Turnout
26,425
n/a
ZANU–PF
unopposed
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Mashonaland East
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
ZANU–PF
10,343
87.93
Jackson Muzambi
ZUM
1,088
9.25
Zacharia Nyamadzawo
Independent
332
2.82
Turnout
12,599
29.47
ZANU–PF
13,525
89.50
Anathasio Mushimbo
ZUM
1,586
10.50
Turnout
16,393
42.08
Herbert Murerwa
ZANU–PF
19,678
86.90
Percy Chigodora
ZUM
2,967
13.10
Turnout
24,460
51.49
Sydney Sekeramayi
ZANU–PF
18,892
85.53
ZUM
3,195
14.47
Turnout
23,479
66.20
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Murehwa North
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Murehwa South
David Karimanzira
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Mutoko North
Mabel Chinomona
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Mutoko South
ZANU–PF
19,176
95.36
Claudius Mugambiwa
Independent
933
4.64
Turnout
22,174
58.72
ZANU–PF
16,507
91.66
Joshua Siya
ZUM
1,501
8.34
Turnout
19,993
50.76
Mashonaland West
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
ZANU–PF
20,420
86.52
Edward Hamadziripi Chipape
ZUM
3,182
13.48
Turnout
25,301
76.18
ZANU–PF
25,818
87.66
Clement Gondo
ZUM
3,635
12.34
Turnout
31,681
89.63
Edna Madzongwe
ZANU–PF
18,312
88.20
Leslie Mashayamombe
ZUM
2,450
11.80
Turnout
33,498
95.18
ZANU–PF
25,865
85.58
Luke Bosha
ZUM
4,368
14.45
Turnout
31,663
73.16
ZANU–PF
27,482
87.48
Peter Munjaranji
ZUM
3,933
12.52
Turnout
33,498
76.18
ZANU–PF
5,432
88.64
Tommy Charewa
ZUM
696
11.36
Turnout
6,483
18.10
Nathan Shamuyarira
ZANU–PF
23,430
85.90
Sungano Janhi Moyo
ZUM
3,171
11.63
William Marumahoko
UANC
674
2.47
Turnout
28,678
76.29
ZANU–PF
27,865
86.23
Noah Bangure
ZUM
4,451
13.77
Turnout
35,104
74.99
Swithun Mombeshora
ZANU–PF
13,883
86.73
Cleopas Watama
ZUM
2,125
13.27
Turnout
16,953
42.80
ZANU–PF
16,507
91.60
Robert Ruzivo
ZUM
1,513
8.40
Turnout
19,204
45.47
ZANU–PF
10,610
87.70
Douglas Chanakira
ZUM
1,488
12.30
Turnout
12,707
34.74
ZANU–PF
8,222
95.36
Lovemore Tapera
ZUM
400
4.64
Turnout
9,036
25.41
Sabina Mugabe
ZANU–PF
8,008
93.85
Esau Chakupe
ZUM
525
6.15
Turnout
8,852
20.73
Masvingo
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
Bikita East
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Bikita West
ZANU–PF
10,715
74.23
Kenneth Matimba
ZANU–PF
3,719
25.77
Turnout
15,656
41.93
ZANU–PF
21,903
83.21
Leo Chanda
ZUM
4,420
16.79
Turnout
29,239
68.96
ZANU–PF
unopposed
ZANU–PF
unopposed
ZANU–PF
unopposed
ZANU–PF
18,834
96.09
Munashe Chidavashe
ZUM
767
3.91
Turnout
20,368
48.95
ZANU–PF
8,865
59.83
ZANU–PF
5,951
40.17
Turnout
15,367
41.91
Gutu North
ZANU–PF
12,409
61.84
ZANU–PF
7,657
38.16
Turnout
21,467
59.40
ZANU–PF
18,799
93.88
Isaac Chimwanda
ZUM
1,226
6.12
Turnout
20,758
60.06
ZANU–PF
26,188
87.02
Naboth Musabayana
ZUM
3,905
12.98
Turnout
32,062
76.36
ZANU–PF
unopposed
Masvingo South
Eddison Zvobgo
ZANU–PF
unopposed
ZANU–PF
22,547
95.33
Philemon Baloyi
ZUM
1,105
4.67
Turnout
24,916
56.08
Simbi Mubako
ZANU–PF
7,118
53.23
Wurayayi Chisamba
ZANU–PF
4,812
38.62
Isaac Gwenure
ZUM
530
4.25
Turnout
13,371
n/a
ZANU–PF
19,803
94.26
Gladman Machakata
ZUM
1,205
5.74
Turnout
22,536
47.25
Matabeleland North
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
ZANU–PF
7,358
73.10
Abraham Chiketo
ZUM
2,708
26.90
Turnout
14,199
34.83
ZANU–PF
14,639
84.39
Michael Ndondo
ZUM
2,708
15.61
Turnout
19,102
56.17
ZANU–PF
19,790
77.19
Elton Muchemwa
ZUM
5,847
22.81
Turnout
28,340
61.97
ZANU–PF
18,379
85.08
Thomas Sililo Masuku
ZUM
3,222
14.92
Turnout
23,790
50.33
ZANU–PF
16,313
93.24
Rogers Ndlovu
ZUM
1,182
6.76
Turnout
19,797
48.91
ZANU–PF
10,462
85.35
Geoffrey Peterson
ZUM
1,796
14.65
Turnout
13,204
36.49
ZANU–PF
19,993
91.17
Elliot Mlotshwa
ZUM
1,936
8.83
Turnout
24,028
53.61
Matabeleland South
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
Kembo Mohadi
ZANU–PF
16,190
86.05
Simon Ncube
ZUM
2,624
13.95
Turnout
21,502
52.43
ZANU–PF
16,385
88.30
Shortie Ncube
ZUM
2,172
11.70
Turnout
20,233
56.81
Simon Khaya-Moyo
ZANU–PF
12,151
89.00
Michael Ndawana
ZUM
1,502
11.00
Turnout
15,233
45.67
ZANU–PF
15,364
84.33
Agrippa Madlela
Independent
1,524
8.36
Clement Khumalo
ZUM
1,331
7.31
Turnout
19,083
55.06
[note 4]
ZANU–PF
n/a
n/a
Turnout
n/a
n/a
Naison Ndlovu
ZANU–PF
13,660
84.22
Newman Ndlela
ZUM
2,560
15.78
Turnout
17,848
45.59
ZANU–PF
17,346
92.91
Reason Nkomazana
ZUM
1,323
7.099
Turnout
21,282
58.33
Thenjiwe Lesabe
ZANU–PF
12,122
82.22
Hezikia Hlabangana
ZUM
1,740
11.80
Aaron Ndabambi
Independent
882
5.98
Turnout
15,606
35.52
Midlands
Constituency
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
ZANU–PF
25,929
94.23
Jesmiel Chakauya
ZUM
1,589
5.77
Turnout
28,630
59.58
ZANU–PF
21,468
92.04
Hoinos Machaya
ZUM
1,856
7.96
Turnout
24,649
56.07
ZANU–PF
19,888
91.87
Isaiah Mucheki
ZUM
1,761
8.13
Turnout
22,989
67.05
ZANU–PF
20,672
88.73
Patrick Manwende
ZUM
2,626
11.27
Turnout
24,862
55.48
ZANU–PF
21,785
89.66
Nokuthula Nduka
ZUM
2,511
10.34
Turnout
25,872
74.60
[note 5]
ZANU–PF
n/a
n/a
Turnout
n/a
n/a
Simon Muzenda
ZANU–PF
14,083
71.84
Patrick Kombayi
ZUM
5,234
26.70
Bernard Kutesera
UANC
285
1.45
Turnout
20,173
52.54
[note 6]
ZANU–PF
n/a
n/a
Turnout
n/a
n/a
ZANU–PF
17,311
76.73
Bernard Gwati
ZUM
4,863
21.55
Onward Manyeruke
UANC
387
1.72
Turnout
23,281
55.28
Emmerson Mnangagwa
ZANU–PF
23,898
77.11
Sylvester Chibanda
ZUM
7,094
22.89
Turnout
32,428
78.97
ZANU–PF
21,632
95.56
Ben Shumba
ZUM
1,004
4.44
Turnout
23,355
51.27
ZANU–PF
22,005
88.87
Choboro Masarira
Independent
1,513
6.11
Mathias Munyenyiwa
ZUM
1,242
5.02
Turnout
26,216
55.76
ZANU–PF
25,575
94.01
Peter Musiyiwa
ZUM
1,630
5.99
Turnout
28,343
63.22
Silobela
ZANU–PF
14,402
85.31
Kaiza Jackson
ZUM
2,479
14.69
Turnout
17,589
54.16
ZANU–PF
22,438
88.82
Raphael Mudari
ZUM
2,823
11.18
Turnout
26,461
58.00
Zhombe
Peter Hewlett
ZANU–PF
15,912
91.58
Rodger Ross
ZUM
1,083
6.23
Raphael Muroyiwa
Independent
380
2.19
Turnout
18,241
53.71
Sources: Chimanimani and Mberengwa East;[2] all other constituencies[1]
Notes and references [ ]
Notes [ ]
^ Full results for Luveve were not released.
^ Because blank ballots were mistakenly sent to Chimanimani, the election there was postponed and held at a later date.
^ Full results for Makoni West were not released.
^ Full results for Gwanda South were not released.
^ Full results for Gokwe West were not released.
^ Full results for Gweru North were not released.
References [ ]