# Epsom Voters No Longer Need Strategic Vote

> Paul Goldsmith says Epsom voters should vote National and their local seat to avoid strategic voting.
- Title: Epsom Voters No Longer Need Strategic Vote · NZ Herald
- Summary: Paul Goldsmith says Epsom voters should vote National and their local seat to avoid strategic voting. Paul Goldsmith argues Epsom voters no longer need…
- Keywords: paul goldsmith, david seymour, national party, election 2026, epsom, strategic voting, chris luxon, list mp, parliament, new zealand, politics, news
- Source: NZ Herald — https://nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/election-2026-why-paul-goldsmith-says-epsom-voters-no-longer-need-to-back-david-seymour/MLV4YYBSNRFD3C5AMLLGW5G47M
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- Topics: paul goldsmith, david seymour, national party, election 2026, epsom, strategic voting, chris luxon, list mp, parliament, new zealand, politics, news
## Paul Goldsmith Campaign
Paul Goldsmith is campaigning for Epsom seat with National Party support.
## National's Strategic Vote Message
National says Epsom voters should vote for both party and local seat to avoid strategic voting.
## Paul Goldsmith's Position
Goldsmith says he wants to win Epsom seat and is working with David Seymour.
## National's List MP Risk
National's list MPs including Goldsmith may lose seats if party doesn't get enough votes.
## Luxon's Campaign Focus
Luxon campaigns in Epsom area with business owners about economic conditions.
## Strategic Voting Debate
Goldsmith says Epsom voters don't need strategic voting after 15 years of National's message.
## National's Election Strategy
National wants Epsom voters to vote for party and local seat to avoid strategic voting.
## Epsom's Historical Context
Epsom voters were sent message since 2011 to vote for Act's David Seymour and National.
## National's Poll Results
National party polls show high 20s but may bring in few list MPs.
## Luxon's Personal Involvement
Luxon lives in Epsom and will vote two ticks blue for National.
## Epsom Voters' Message
Epsom voters should vote for National party and local seat to avoid strategic voting.
## National's Campaign Strategy
National wants Epsom voters to vote for party and local seat without strategic voting.
## Paul Goldsmith's Campaign Goal
Goldsmith wants to win Epsom seat and create excitement for voters.
## National's List MP Risk
National's list MPs including Goldsmith may lose seats if party doesn't get enough votes.
## Epsom's Strategic Voting History
Epsom voters have been told since 2011 to vote for Act's David Seymour and National.
## National's Election Message
National says Epsom voters should vote for party and local seat to avoid strategic voting.
## Key takeaway

Paul Goldsmith argues Epsom voters no longer need strategic voting as National's list MPs risk losing seats.