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New Zealand’s big election is here, and it's too close to call
Voters are heading to the polls in a nail-biting race where two men named Chris are fighting for the top job.
A split image showing the two main candidates, Chris Hipkins and Christopher Luxon, campaigning in New Zealand.
By John Doe
Reporting from New Zealand 
Nov. 6, 2026, 6:03 p.m. - 21 hours ago
New Zealand is having its national election, and it is a very tight race. Whoever wins, the country is guaranteed to have a leader named Chris. That’s because the two main people running for Prime Minister are both named Chris.
People are calling this a "flip the table" election. That means voters are looking for a big change in how things are run. Right now, the polls show it is almost impossible to tell who will win. It is truly too close to call.
One of the main candidates is a newer face in politics, and some experts think he might be the one who decides who ends up in charge. Because the race is so tight, every single vote is going to count.
The campaign has been full of drama. There has been talk about gangs, silly mistakes made by the people running, and plenty of tension. People are paying close attention because the result could really shake up the country.
Polls are officially open, and by the end of the day, New Zealanders will know which path their country is taking. Everyone is waiting to see if it will be Chris or Chris who moves into the Prime Minister’s office.
Source: AP News
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