2022 Zimbabwean by-elections

2022 Zimbabwean parliamentary by-election

←  2018 26 March 2022 2023  →
28 of the 270 seats in the House of Assembly
Majority party Minority party Third party   Leader Emmerson Mnangagwa Nelson Chamisa Douglas Mwonzora Party ZANU–PF CCC MDC Alliance Last election 179 seats, 52.35% New Party 88 seats, 34.72% Seats after 181 19 68 Seat change 2 19 20   Fourth party   Leader Ambrose Mutinhiri Party National Patriotic Front Last election 1 seat, 1.04% Seats after 0 Seat change 1
Results of the elections:      ZANU-PF win      CCC win     No election
Composition of the National Assembly after the election

The 2022 Zimbabwean by-elections were held on 26 March 2022, to fill in vacancies in the Parliament of Zimbabwe and in local government. ^{[1] [2]}

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) won 19 out of the 28 national assembly seats in the constituencies. ^[3] The elections were regarded as a bad sign for the ruling ZANU–PF for the general election the following year, but the CCC failed to win the presidency or the parliament. ^[4]

Results

Constituency	Province	Reason for vacancy	Results
Nkulumane	Bulawayo	Recall of Kucaca Ivumile Phulu	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Kucaca Ivumile Phulu CCC 2,760 56.64 New David Ndlovu ZANU–PF 1,900 38.99 +15.62 Gideon Mangena MDC Alliance 150 3.08 −37.56 Lovejoy Gregory Ncube Republican Party of Zimbabwe 45 0.92 −0.58 Dumisani Tokwido Democratic Opposition Party 18 0.37 New Total 4,873 100.00 – Majority 860 17.65 +0.38% CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Pumula	Bulawayo	Recall of Sichelesile Mahlangu	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Sichelesile Mahlangu CCC 3,092 64.92 New Pumulani Nsingo ZANU–PF 1,212 25.45 +2.64 Richard Ncube ZAPU 227 4.77 +0.30 Albert Mhlanga MDC Alliance 110 2.31 -43.02 Thabani Tshuma Independent 62 1.30 New Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu United Democratic Alliance 33 0.69 +0.15 Stanford Nyoni Republican Party of Zimbabwe 27 0.57 -0.03 Total 4,763 100.00 – Majority 1,880 39.47 +16.95 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Epworth	Harare	Recall of Earthrage Kureva	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Zalerah Hazvineyi Makari ZANU–PF 10,246 51.73 +23.56 Earthrage Kureva CCC 8,283 41.82 New Togarepi Zivai Mhetu MDC Alliance 745 3.76 -41.73 Innocent Hazvina Independent 441 2.23 New Richard Musiyadzanikwa Labour, Economists and African Democrats 92 0.46 New Total 19,807 100.00 – Majority 1,963 9.91 -7.41 ZANU–PF gain from MDC Alliance
Glen Norah	Harare	Recall of Wellington Chikombo	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Wellington Chikombo CCC 5,098 72.45 New Chrispen Allen Magaya ZANU–PF 1,552 22.05 +2.60 Israel Mabhande MDC Alliance 280 3.98 -68.49 Kuda Garwe New Patriotic Front 58 0.82 New Allen Munyuki United Democratic Alliance 49 0.70 -0.18 Total 7,037 100.00 – Valid votes 7,037 99.28 +0.31 Invalid/blank votes 51 0.72 -0.31 Total votes 7,088 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 23,865 29.70 -57.17 Majority 3,546 50.39 -2.63 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Glen View North	Harare	Death of Kennedy Dinar	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Fani Munengami CCC 4,053 70.33 New Martin Mambo ZANU–PF 1,578 27.38 +8.43 Rhino Mashaya MDC Alliance 112 1.94 -65.48 Prudence Tatenda Munyandari New Patriotic Front 20 0.35 New Total 5,763 100.00 – Valid votes 5,763 99.04 0 Invalid/blank votes 56 0.96 0 Total votes 5,819 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 17,740 32.80 -54.84 Majority 2,475 42.95 -5.53 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Harare Central	Harare	Recall of Murisi Zwizwai	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Murisi Zwizwai CCC 3,332 69.49 New Loice Magweba ZANU–PF 1,375 28.68 -0.18 Marara Norest Chiureki MDC Alliance 65 1.36 -54.37 Linda Masarira Labour, Economists and African Democrats 20 0.42 New Rukanda Henry Gwinyai MA'AT Zimbabwe 3 0.06 New Total 4,795 100.00 – Majority 1,957 40.81 +13.94 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Harare East	Harare	Recall of Tendai Biti	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Tendai Biti CCC 7,534 69.79 New Mavis Gumbo ZANU–PF 3,045 28.20 +1.74 Christopher Mbanga MDC Alliance 114 1.06 -62.38 Garikai Mlambo United Zimbabwe Alliance 100 0.93 New Rukanda Henry Gwinyai Labour, Economists and African Democrats 3 0.03 New Total 10,796 100.00 – Valid votes 10,796 99.16 +0.21 Invalid/blank votes 92 0.84 -0.21 Total votes 10,888 100.00 – Majority 4,489 41.58 +4.61 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Highfield East	Harare	Recall of Erick Murai	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Erick Murai CCC 5,610 72.60 New Nobert Chikumbo ZANU–PF 1,600 20.71 +3.02 Gilbert Bgwende MDC Alliance 483 6.25 -57.15 Shelton Mupambwa Patriotic Zimbabweans 34 0.44 New Total 7,727 100.00 – Valid votes 7,727 99.22 +0.35 Invalid/blank votes 61 0.78 -0.35 Total votes 7,788 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 10,816 72.00 -5.88 Majority 4,010 51.9 +6.19 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Highfield West	Harare	Recall of Happymore Chidziva	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Happymore Chidziva CCC 4,592 73.77 New Emmanuel Juta ZANU–PF 1,474 23.68 +2.56 Ruwuke Simon Hove MDC Alliance 159 2.55 -67.48 Total 6,225 100.00 – Valid votes 6,225 98.86 +0.03 Invalid/blank votes 72 1.14 -0.03 Total votes 6,297 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 18,909 33.30 -53.1 Majority 3,118 49.52 +0.61 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Kambuzuma	Harare	Recall of Willias Madzimure	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Willias Madzimure CCC 3,092 68.21 New Oscar Nyamunokora ZANU–PF 1,333 29.41 +5.88 Fungai Chiposi MDC Alliance 108 2.38 -56.57 Total 4,533 100.00 – Majority 1,759 38.8 +3.39 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Kuwadzana	Harare	Death of Miriam Mushayi	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Johnson Matambo CCC 7,157 70.81 New Betty Nhambu ZANU–PF 2,636 26.08 -3.70 Fatima Madamombe MDC Alliance 259 2.56 -58.91 Nesbert Mapfumo United Democratic Alliance 56 0.55 New Total 10,108 100.00 – Valid votes 10,108 100.00 +0.86 Invalid/blank votes 0 0.00 -0.86 Total votes 10,108 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 52,454 19.27 -65.38 Majority 4,521 44.73 +13.04 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Kuwadzana East	Harare	Recall of Chalton Hwende	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Chalton Hwende CCC 5,238 76.36 New Ernest Kudzaishe Chagadama ZANU–PF 1,311 19.11 +0.79 Urayayi Mangwiro MDC Alliance 146 2.13 -70.87 Chamunorwa David Kachidza United Zimbabwe Alliance 98 1.43 New Jedediah K.S. Chigariro United Democratic Alliance 39 0.57 +0.49 Selentino Majiri Patriotic Zimbabweans 28 0.41 New Total 6,860 100.00 – Valid votes 6,860 100.00 +0.92 Invalid/blank votes 0 0.00 -0.92 Total votes 6,860 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 23,160 29.62 -56.14 Majority 3,927 57.24 +2.56 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Mufakose	Harare	Recall of Susan Matsunga	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Susan Matsunga CCC 4,039 75.00 New Melvin Taurai Marembo ZANU–PF 1,128 20.95 +5.32 Rodwell Shambamuto MDC Alliance 218 4.05 -54.522 Total 5,385 100.00 – Valid votes 5,385 98.61 +0.05 Invalid/blank votes 76 1.39 -0.05 Total votes 5,461 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 17,730 30.80 -56.23 Majority 2,911 54.06 +11.12 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
St Mary's	Harare	Recall of Unganai Tarusenga	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Unganai Dickson Tarusenga CCC 5,830 55.16 New Norbet Jinjika ZANU–PF 4,483 42.42 +12.90 Adam Puzo MDC Alliance 201 1.90 -38.67 Marcos Sanyanga Independent 55 0.52 New Total 10,569 100.00 – Valid votes 10,569 99.18 +0.37 Invalid/blank votes 87 0.82 -0.37 Total votes 10,656 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 28,878 36.90 -49.64 Majority 1,347 12.74 +1.69 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Dangamvura–Chikanga	Manicaland	Recall of Prosper Mutseyami	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Prosper Chapfiwa Mutseyami CCC 13,132 65.50 New Isau Mupfumi ZANU–PF 6,304 31.44 +11.52 Taurai Mudzipurwa MDC Alliance 348 1.74 -65.46 Hosia Chipanga Patriotic Zimbabweans 209 1.04 New Anesu Zaranyika MA'AT Zimbabwe 57 0.28 New Total 20,050 100.00 – Majority 6,828 34.05 -11.49 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Mutasa South	Manicaland	Recall of Regai Tsunga	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Misheck Mugadza ZANU–PF 5,818 51.49 +6.56 Regai Tsunga CCC 5,269 46.63 New Pedzisai Tauzeni MDC Alliance 162 1.43 -50.72 Eurydice Lynette Ndoro Independent 50 0.44 New Total 11,299 100.00 – Majority 549 4.86 -2.36 ZANU–PF gain from MDC Alliance
Marondera Central	Mashonaland East	Recall of Caston Matewu	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Caston Matewu CCC 6,756 59.77 New Ignatious Mateveke ZANU–PF 4,200 37.16 +2.89 Witness Muzavazi MDC Alliance 292 2.58 -57.10 Tawanda Carlos Pindirire Independent 55 0.49 New Total 11,303 100.00 – Majority 2,556 22.61 -2.80 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Marondera East	Mashonaland East	Death of Patrick Chidakwa	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Jeremiah Z Chiwetu ZANU–PF 9,379 82.01 +2.70 Samuel Machekanyanga CCC 1,874 16.39 New Thomas Tasarirenhamo MDC Alliance 104 0.91 -18.97 Moses Mandaza Zimbabwe Labour Party 80 0.70 -0.11 Total 11,437 100.00 – Majority 7,505 65.62 +6.19 ZANU–PF hold
Murehwa South	Mashonaland East	Death of Joel Biggie Matiza	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Nyasha Masoka ZANU–PF 11,125 83.92 +38.01 Rodreck Munemo CCC 1,729 13.04 New Dagmore Maruza MDC Alliance 309 2.33 -5.41 Simba Nesara United Democratic Alliance 94 0.71 New Total 13,257 100.00 – Majority 9,396 70.88 +70.22 ZANU–PF hold
Chivi South	Masvingo	Recall of Killer Zivhu	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Munyaradzi Zizhou ZANU–PF 6,832 79.10 +9.39 Paul Thompson Mhlolo CCC 1,414 16.37 New Shadreck Mapope MDC Alliance 252 2.92 -14.40 Faith Chuma Patriotic Zimbabweans 139 1.61 New Total 8,637 100.00 – Valid votes 8,637 97.64 +0.24 Invalid/blank votes 209 2.36 -0.24 Total votes 8,846 100.00 – Majority 5,418 62.73 +10.343 ZANU–PF hold
Mwenezi East	Masvingo	Death of Joosbi Omar	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Master Makope ZANU–PF 12,177 87.35 +3.46 Tendekai Mandizvidza CCC 1,573 11.28 New Turner Mhango Free Zimbabwe Congress 191 1.37 +0.21 Total 13,941 100.00 – Valid votes 13,941 98.11 +0.13 Invalid/blank votes 269 1.89 -0.13 Total votes 14,210 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 32,969 43.10 -40.77 Majority 10,604 76.06 +5.25 ZANU–PF hold
Binga North	Matabeleland North	Recall of Prince Dubeko Sibanda	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Prince Dubeko Sibanda CCC 10,130 53.85 New Kudakwashe M. Munsaka ZANU–PF 7,971 42.37 +14.60 Peggie Mudimba MDC Alliance 356 1.89 -64.13 Disciple Mukuli Independent 220 1.17 New Clive Muzamba United Democratic Alliance 136 0.72 New Total 18,813 100.00 – Majority 2,159 11.48 -26.77 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Tsholotsho South	Matabeleland North	Death of Zenzo Sibanda	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Musa Ncube ZANU–PF 4,759 54.95 +0.92 Tapson Nganunu CCC 2,879 33.24 New Leonard Mthombemi ZAPU 868 10.02 +6.85 Bongani Moyo Independent 155 1.79 New Total 8,661 100.00 – Valid votes 8,661 98.71 +0.72 Invalid/blank votes 113 1.29 -0.72 Total votes 8,774 100.00 – Registered voters/turnout 19,562 44.85 -32.68 Majority 1,880 21.71 -15.96 ZANU–PF hold
Gokwe Central	Midlands	Recall of Victor Matemadanda	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Daveson Masvisvi ZANU–PF 8,290 60.78 +18.92 Lisias Mutegwe CCC 5,130 37.61 New Edward Vakai MDC Alliance 220 1.61 -32.13 Total 13,640 100.00 – Majority 3,160 23.17 +15.06 ZANU–PF hold
Kwekwe Central	Midlands	Death of Masango Matambanadzo (NPF)	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Judith Tobaiwa CCC 6,639 67.52 New John Mapurazi ZANU–PF 2,883 29.32 +7.02 Lenin Tafadzwa Dzingire United Zimbabwe Alliance 165 1.68 New Mbekezeli Ndlovu MDC Alliance 145 1.47 -33.26 Total 9,832 100.00 – Majority 3,756 32.2 +29.96 CCC gain from National Patriotic Front
Mberengwa South	Midlands	Death of Alum Mpofu	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Tasara Hungwe ZANU–PF 7,935 84.78 +5.62 Davies Shoko CCC 1,425 15.22 New Total 9,360 100.00 – Majority 6,510 69.55 +5.91 ZANU–PF hold
Mbizo	Midlands	Recall of Settlement Chikwinya	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Settlement Chikwinya CCC 7,146 66.42 New Vongaishe Mupereri ZANU–PF 3,232 30.04 +4.99 Eventhough-Brave Mapfumo MDC Alliance 189 1.76 -60.60 Gladys G. Mutunami United Zimbabwe Alliance 103 0.96 New Lovemore Chibukwe United Democratic Alliance 89 0.83 New Total 10,759 100.00 – Majority 3,914 36.38 -0.94 CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Mkoba	Midlands	Recall of Amos Chibaya	Candidate Party Votes % +/– Amos Chibaya CCC 6,809 70.39 New William Gondo ZANU–PF 2,613 27.01 +5.25 Albert Chadoka MDC Alliance 230 2.38 -65.26 Malvern Zihapa Federation of African States 21 0.22 New Total 9,673 100.00 – Majority 4,196 43.38 +2.50 CCC gain from MDC Alliance

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