Why voters rejected conspiracy theorists

Election 2020

Political hopefuls peddling conspiracy theories have been rejected by New Zealand voters. Laura Walters takes a look at why a popular following hasn’t translated into seats in Parliament

Voters have sent a clear message to political candidates willing to stake their brand on fear, misinformation and conspiracy: online popularity doesn’t necessarily translate into votes.

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