2022 Zimbabwean by-elections

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]

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 Increase 2 Increase 19 Decrease 20

  Fourth party
 
Leader Ambrose Mutinhiri
Party National Patriotic Front
Last election 1 seat, 1.04%
Seats after 0
Seat change Decrease 1

Results of the elections:
     ZANU-PF win
     CCC win      No election

Composition of the National Assembly after the election

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

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Constituency Province Reason for vacancy Results
Nkulumane Bulawayo Recall of Kucaca Ivumile Phulu
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Kucaca Ivumile PhuluCCC2,76056.64New
David NdlovuZANU–PF1,90038.99+15.62
Gideon MangenaMDC Alliance1503.08−37.56
Lovejoy Gregory NcubeRepublican Party of Zimbabwe450.92−0.58
Dumisani TokwidoDemocratic Opposition Party180.37New
Total4,873100.00
Majority86017.65+0.38%
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Pumula Bulawayo Recall of Sichelesile Mahlangu
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Sichelesile MahlanguCCC3,09264.92New
Pumulani NsingoZANU–PF1,21225.45+2.64
Richard NcubeZAPU2274.77+0.30
Albert MhlangaMDC Alliance1102.31-43.02
Thabani TshumaIndependent621.30New
Ntandoyenkosi NdlovuUnited Democratic Alliance330.69+0.15
Stanford NyoniRepublican Party of Zimbabwe270.57-0.03
Total4,763100.00
Majority1,88039.47+16.95
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Epworth Harare Recall of Earthrage Kureva
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Zalerah Hazvineyi MakariZANU–PF10,24651.73+23.56
Earthrage KurevaCCC8,28341.82New
Togarepi Zivai MhetuMDC Alliance7453.76-41.73
Innocent HazvinaIndependent4412.23New
Richard MusiyadzanikwaLabour, Economists and African Democrats920.46New
Total19,807100.00
Majority1,9639.91-7.41
ZANU–PF gain from MDC Alliance
Glen Norah Harare Recall of Wellington Chikombo
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Wellington ChikomboCCC5,09872.45New
Chrispen Allen MagayaZANU–PF1,55222.05+2.60
Israel MabhandeMDC Alliance2803.98-68.49
Kuda GarweNew Patriotic Front580.82New
Allen MunyukiUnited Democratic Alliance490.70-0.18
Total7,037100.00
Valid votes7,03799.28+0.31
Invalid/blank votes510.72-0.31
Total votes7,088100.00
Registered voters/turnout23,86529.70-57.17
Majority3,54650.39-2.63
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Glen View North Harare Death of Kennedy Dinar
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Fani MunengamiCCC4,05370.33New
Martin MamboZANU–PF1,57827.38+8.43
Rhino MashayaMDC Alliance1121.94-65.48
Prudence Tatenda MunyandariNew Patriotic Front200.35New
Total5,763100.00
Valid votes5,76399.040
Invalid/blank votes560.960
Total votes5,819100.00
Registered voters/turnout17,74032.80-54.84
Majority2,47542.95-5.53
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Harare Central Harare Recall of Murisi Zwizwai
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Murisi ZwizwaiCCC3,33269.49New
Loice MagwebaZANU–PF1,37528.68-0.18
Marara Norest ChiurekiMDC Alliance651.36-54.37
Linda MasariraLabour, Economists and African Democrats200.42New
Rukanda Henry GwinyaiMA'AT Zimbabwe30.06New
Total4,795100.00
Majority1,95740.81+13.94
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Harare East Harare Recall of Tendai Biti
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Tendai BitiCCC7,53469.79New
Mavis GumboZANU–PF3,04528.20+1.74
Christopher MbangaMDC Alliance1141.06-62.38
Garikai MlamboUnited Zimbabwe Alliance1000.93New
Rukanda Henry GwinyaiLabour, Economists and African Democrats30.03New
Total10,796100.00
Valid votes10,79699.16+0.21
Invalid/blank votes920.84-0.21
Total votes10,888100.00
Majority4,48941.58+4.61
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Highfield East Harare Recall of Erick Murai
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Erick MuraiCCC5,61072.60New
Nobert ChikumboZANU–PF1,60020.71+3.02
Gilbert BgwendeMDC Alliance4836.25-57.15
Shelton MupambwaPatriotic Zimbabweans340.44New
Total7,727100.00
Valid votes7,72799.22+0.35
Invalid/blank votes610.78-0.35
Total votes7,788100.00
Registered voters/turnout10,81672.00-5.88
Majority4,01051.9+6.19
CCC gain from MDC Alliance


Highfield West Harare Recall of Happymore Chidziva
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Happymore ChidzivaCCC4,59273.77New
Emmanuel JutaZANU–PF1,47423.68+2.56
Ruwuke Simon HoveMDC Alliance1592.55-67.48
Total6,225100.00
Valid votes6,22598.86+0.03
Invalid/blank votes721.14-0.03
Total votes6,297100.00
Registered voters/turnout18,90933.30-53.1
Majority3,11849.52+0.61
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Kambuzuma Harare Recall of Willias Madzimure
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Willias MadzimureCCC3,09268.21New
Oscar NyamunokoraZANU–PF1,33329.41+5.88
Fungai ChiposiMDC Alliance1082.38-56.57
Total4,533100.00
Majority1,75938.8+3.39
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Kuwadzana Harare Death of Miriam Mushayi
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Johnson MatamboCCC7,15770.81New
Betty NhambuZANU–PF2,63626.08-3.70
Fatima MadamombeMDC Alliance2592.56-58.91
Nesbert MapfumoUnited Democratic Alliance560.55New
Total10,108100.00
Valid votes10,108100.00+0.86
Invalid/blank votes00.00-0.86
Total votes10,108100.00
Registered voters/turnout52,45419.27-65.38
Majority4,52144.73+13.04
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Kuwadzana East Harare Recall of Chalton Hwende
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Chalton HwendeCCC5,23876.36New
Ernest Kudzaishe ChagadamaZANU–PF1,31119.11+0.79
Urayayi MangwiroMDC Alliance1462.13-70.87
Chamunorwa David KachidzaUnited Zimbabwe Alliance981.43New
Jedediah K.S. ChigariroUnited Democratic Alliance390.57+0.49
Selentino MajiriPatriotic Zimbabweans280.41New
Total6,860100.00
Valid votes6,860100.00+0.92
Invalid/blank votes00.00-0.92
Total votes6,860100.00
Registered voters/turnout23,16029.62-56.14
Majority3,92757.24+2.56
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Mufakose Harare Recall of Susan Matsunga
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Susan MatsungaCCC4,03975.00New
Melvin Taurai MaremboZANU–PF1,12820.95+5.32
Rodwell ShambamutoMDC Alliance2184.05-54.522
Total5,385100.00
Valid votes5,38598.61+0.05
Invalid/blank votes761.39-0.05
Total votes5,461100.00
Registered voters/turnout17,73030.80-56.23
Majority2,91154.06+11.12
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
St Mary's Harare Recall of Unganai Tarusenga
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Unganai Dickson TarusengaCCC5,83055.16New
Norbet JinjikaZANU–PF4,48342.42+12.90
Adam PuzoMDC Alliance2011.90-38.67
Marcos SanyangaIndependent550.52New
Total10,569100.00
Valid votes10,56999.18+0.37
Invalid/blank votes870.82-0.37
Total votes10,656100.00
Registered voters/turnout28,87836.90-49.64
Majority1,34712.74+1.69
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Dangamvura–Chikanga Manicaland Recall of Prosper Mutseyami
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Prosper Chapfiwa MutseyamiCCC13,13265.50New
Isau MupfumiZANU–PF6,30431.44+11.52
Taurai MudzipurwaMDC Alliance3481.74-65.46
Hosia ChipangaPatriotic Zimbabweans2091.04New
Anesu ZaranyikaMA'AT Zimbabwe570.28New
Total20,050100.00
Majority6,82834.05-11.49
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Mutasa South Manicaland Recall of Regai Tsunga
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Misheck MugadzaZANU–PF5,81851.49+6.56
Regai TsungaCCC5,26946.63New
Pedzisai TauzeniMDC Alliance1621.43-50.72
Eurydice Lynette NdoroIndependent500.44New
Total11,299100.00
Majority5494.86-2.36
ZANU–PF gain from MDC Alliance
Marondera Central Mashonaland East Recall of Caston Matewu
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Caston MatewuCCC6,75659.77New
Ignatious MatevekeZANU–PF4,20037.16+2.89
Witness MuzavaziMDC Alliance2922.58-57.10
Tawanda Carlos PindirireIndependent550.49New
Total11,303100.00
Majority2,55622.61-2.80
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Marondera East Mashonaland East Death of Patrick Chidakwa
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Jeremiah Z ChiwetuZANU–PF9,37982.01+2.70
Samuel MachekanyangaCCC1,87416.39New
Thomas TasarirenhamoMDC Alliance1040.91-18.97
Moses MandazaZimbabwe Labour Party800.70-0.11
Total11,437100.00
Majority7,50565.62+6.19
ZANU–PF hold
Murehwa South Mashonaland East Death of Joel Biggie Matiza
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Nyasha MasokaZANU–PF11,12583.92+38.01
Rodreck MunemoCCC1,72913.04New
Dagmore MaruzaMDC Alliance3092.33-5.41
Simba NesaraUnited Democratic Alliance940.71New
Total13,257100.00
Majority9,39670.88+70.22
ZANU–PF hold
Chivi South Masvingo Recall of Killer Zivhu
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Munyaradzi ZizhouZANU–PF6,83279.10+9.39
Paul Thompson MhloloCCC1,41416.37New
Shadreck MapopeMDC Alliance2522.92-14.40
Faith ChumaPatriotic Zimbabweans1391.61New
Total8,637100.00
Valid votes8,63797.64+0.24
Invalid/blank votes2092.36-0.24
Total votes8,846100.00
Majority5,41862.73+10.343
ZANU–PF hold
Mwenezi East Masvingo Death of Joosbi Omar
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Master MakopeZANU–PF12,17787.35+3.46
Tendekai MandizvidzaCCC1,57311.28New
Turner MhangoFree Zimbabwe Congress1911.37+0.21
Total13,941100.00
Valid votes13,94198.11+0.13
Invalid/blank votes2691.89-0.13
Total votes14,210100.00
Registered voters/turnout32,96943.10-40.77
Majority10,60476.06+5.25
ZANU–PF hold
Binga North Matabeleland North Recall of Prince Dubeko Sibanda
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Prince Dubeko SibandaCCC10,13053.85New
Kudakwashe M. MunsakaZANU–PF7,97142.37+14.60
Peggie MudimbaMDC Alliance3561.89-64.13
Disciple MukuliIndependent2201.17New
Clive MuzambaUnited Democratic Alliance1360.72New
Total18,813100.00
Majority2,15911.48-26.77
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Tsholotsho South Matabeleland North Death of Zenzo Sibanda
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Musa NcubeZANU–PF4,75954.95+0.92
Tapson NganunuCCC2,87933.24New
Leonard MthombemiZAPU86810.02+6.85
Bongani MoyoIndependent1551.79New
Total8,661100.00
Valid votes8,66198.71+0.72
Invalid/blank votes1131.29-0.72
Total votes8,774100.00
Registered voters/turnout19,56244.85-32.68
Majority1,88021.71-15.96
ZANU–PF hold
Gokwe Central Midlands Recall of Victor Matemadanda
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Daveson MasvisviZANU–PF8,29060.78+18.92
Lisias MutegweCCC5,13037.61New
Edward VakaiMDC Alliance2201.61-32.13
Total13,640100.00
Majority3,16023.17+15.06
ZANU–PF hold
Kwekwe Central Midlands Death of Masango Matambanadzo (NPF)
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Judith TobaiwaCCC6,63967.52New
John MapuraziZANU–PF2,88329.32+7.02
Lenin Tafadzwa DzingireUnited Zimbabwe Alliance1651.68New
Mbekezeli NdlovuMDC Alliance1451.47-33.26
Total9,832100.00
Majority3,75632.2+29.96
CCC gain from National Patriotic Front
Mberengwa South Midlands Death of Alum Mpofu
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Tasara HungweZANU–PF7,93584.78+5.62
Davies ShokoCCC1,42515.22New
Total9,360100.00
Majority6,51069.55+5.91
ZANU–PF hold
Mbizo Midlands Recall of Settlement Chikwinya
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Settlement ChikwinyaCCC7,14666.42New
Vongaishe MupereriZANU–PF3,23230.04+4.99
Eventhough-Brave MapfumoMDC Alliance1891.76-60.60
Gladys G. MutunamiUnited Zimbabwe Alliance1030.96New
Lovemore ChibukweUnited Democratic Alliance890.83New
Total10,759100.00
Majority3,91436.38-0.94
CCC gain from MDC Alliance
Mkoba Midlands Recall of Amos Chibaya
CandidatePartyVotes%+/–
Amos ChibayaCCC6,80970.39New
William GondoZANU–PF2,61327.01+5.25
Albert ChadokaMDC Alliance2302.38-65.26
Malvern ZihapaFederation of African States210.22New
Total9,673100.00
Majority4,19643.38+2.50
CCC gain from MDC Alliance

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