06/11/2026
**AND THAT'S A WRAP! THE BACKBENCHER'S FINAL PUB POLL RESULTS ARE IN!** 🍋🗳️
After 4,638 responses across 17 polling dates, we've finally closed the books on our very unofficial snapshot of Wellington's political mood.
And what a finish!
**The Greens have edged into first place with 909 votes**, just **nine votes ahead of National on 900**. Labour finished third on 800, while 715 people decided that their political preferences were absolutely none of our damn business!
A few things stood out along the way: a remarkably tight race at the top, a strong showing for Labour, and a sizeable undecided (or strategically secretive) crowd.
Of course, this isn't a scientific poll, a nationally representative survey or something we'd expect to see quoted on the 6pm news (but it may be more accurate). It's 4,638 people who came through the doors of the Backbencher and chose to have their say.
A huge thank you to everyone who voted, debated, disagreed, changed their minds or simply selected *None of your damn business*.
**Democracy is alive and well — and apparently it goes rather nicely with a pint.** 🍻
The next poll is live now...
