1985 Zimbabwean parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Zimbabwe in June and July 1985. The result was a victory for the ruling ZANU–PF party led by Robert Mugabe, which increased its majority in parliament.

1985 Zimbabwean parliamentary election

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All 100 seats in the House of Assembly
First party Second party Third party   Leader Robert Mugabe Joshua Nkomo Ian Smith Party ZANU–PF ZAPU CAZ Last election 57 20 20 Seats won 64 15 15 Seat change 7 5 5 Popular vote 2,233,320 556,996 18,704[a] Percentage 77.2% 19.3% 55.4%[a]
Prime Minister before election Robert Mugabe ZANU–PF Prime Minister-designate Robert Mugabe ZANU–PF

Electoral system

The House of Assembly consisted of 100 seats, 20 of which were reserved for white voters, and the remaining 80 were elected on a 'common roll' consisting of all adult citizens except those on the white roll. Since Zimbabwean independence in 1980, an electoral roll for the common roll seats had been compiled. Single-member constituencies were drawn up for the common roll seats instead of election by lists in regions used in the 1980 elections. The common roll seats were elected on 1–2 July.

The white roll seats had been drawn up in 1978 but the large exodus of white Zimbabweans (especially from rural areas) had led to a wide disparity in electorate sizes. The Delimitation Commission therefore redrew the map and renamed many of the seats to match changes in place names. Another change to the system was that preferential voting was reinstituted for the white roll seats, so that a candidate had to win more than half of the votes (after transfers) to be elected. The white roll seats were elected on 27 June.

Campaign

Common roll

The previous election had shown that ZANU (PF) had monopolised popular support among the Shona areas, and the chances of it losing the election were minimal. However, ZANU (PF) needed to affirm its support and demonstrate that it retained the confidence of the people that it was making genuine progress. Popular support for PF-ZAPU, outside the Ndebele areas, was minimal, and the United African National Council of Abel Muzorewa had lost support to ZANU (PF) following the effective transition into government of Robert Mugabe.

White roll

The white MPs in the previous Assembly, who had all started off as members of the Rhodesian Front (later renamed the Republican Front), had split over their reaction to the ZANU (PF) government with more than half resigning their membership in March 1982 to become Independents who partially supported ZANU (PF). Eventually, in April 1985, the Independent Zimbabwe Group was formed in preparation for the election. Generally, whites in Harare and Bulawayo had little complaint about the conduct of government, having seen minimal change in their lifestyles.

There was therefore a genuine contest in the Zimbabwean white community between the Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe (the renamed Rhodesian Front), advocating strong defence of white interests, and the Independent Zimbabwe Group, advocating conciliation and partnership with ZANU (PF).

Conduct

There was violence and Ndebele–Shona ethnic animosities during the elections.^[1]

Results

Party		Common roll			White roll			Total seats
		Votes	%	Seats	Votes	%	Seats
	ZANU–PF	2,233,320	77.19	64				64
	PF–ZAPU	558,771	19.31	15	311	0.91	0	15
	United African National Council	64,764	2.24	0				0
	Zimbabwe African National Union	36,054	1.25	1				1
	Conservative Alliance of Zimbabwe				18,731	55.02	15	15
	Independent Zimbabwe Group				13,513	39.70	4	4
	National Democratic Union	295	0.01	0				0
	National Front of Zimbabwe	81	0.00	0				0
	Independents				1,486	4.37	1	1
Total		2,893,285	100.00	80	34,041	100.00	20	100
Valid votes		2,893,285	97.35		34,041	95.21
Invalid/blank votes		78,861	2.65		1,712	4.79
Total votes		2,972,146	100.00		35,753	100.00
Source: African Elections Database

By constituency

Common roll

Constituency	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
MANICALAND (11 seats)
BUHERA NORTH	Vundukai Kenneth Manyonda	ZANU (PF)	25,313	98.6
	Stanford Chipfumbu	PF-ZAPU	224	0.9
	Benedict Tokoyo	UANC	139	0.5
BUHERA SOUTH	Kumbirai Manyika Kangai	ZANU (PF)	34,397	98.4
	Misheck Pfende Mutongoreya	ZANU	376	1.1
	John Chirinda	PF-ZAPU	166	0.5
CHIMANIMANI	Simon Musutani Sithole	ZANU (PF)	34,733	76.7
	Maziwanza Nason Tinarwo	ZANU	9,742	21.5
	Oscar Tashora Mandipaza	PF-ZAPU	803	1.8
CHIPINGE	Goodson Guhu Mushakaanhu Sithole	ZANU	16,461	50.0
	William Hlebeni Ndangana	ZANU (PF)	15,625	47.5
	Benjamin Sibiya	PF-ZAPU	838	2.5
MAKONI EAST	Naomi Pasiharigutwi Nhiwatiwa	ZANU (PF)	51,772	96.7
	Peter Gumindega Maenzanise	UANC	1,084	2.0
	Benjamin Zindoga	PF-ZAPU	493	0.9
	Amon Zwingowaniseyi	ZANU	187	0.3
MAKONI WEST	Moven Enock Mahachi	ZANU (PF)	20,203	95.7
	Langton Farisayi Charidza	UANC	584	2.8
	Muzadzi Tinarwo Tamwaramwa	PF-ZAPU	196	0.9
	Davidson Jahwi	ZANU	132	0.6
MUTARE EAST	Lazarus Gumisai Chauyachauya Nzarayebani	ZANU (PF)	33,868	94.6
	Morgan Masiyamhuru	UANC	1,094	3.1
	Michael Tarisayi Ruswa	PF-ZAPU	425	1.2
	Mwabvira Arnold Sawana	ZANU	407	1.1
MUTARE URBAN	Edgar Ziwinayi Tekere	ZANU (PF)	30,076	83.3
	Kagoro Felix Kadzombe	UANC	3,694	10.2
	Ford Magada	PF-ZAPU	1,178	3.3
	David Mungunyana	ZANU	1,150	3.2
MUTARE WEST	Moton Dizzy Paul Malianga	ZANU (PF)	28,551	96.4
	Webster Chamuda Mufambi Zimunya	UANC	784	2.6
	Matthew Masiyakurima	PF-ZAPU	143	0.5
	David Musiyagamu Ngarize	ZANU	136	0.5
MUTASA	Victoria Fikile Chitepo	ZANU (PF)	28,529	94.0
	King Itai David Mutasa	UANC	1,555	5.1
	Misheck Tenia Samuel Chinamasa	PF-ZAPU	273	0.9
NYANGA	Chimbidzayi Ezekiel Caleb Sanyangare	ZANU (PF)	34,223	96.9
	Paraitanga Samson Chatsama	PF-ZAPU	592	1.7
	Noel Gabriel Mukono	UANC	498	1.4
MASHONALAND CENTRAL (5 seats)
BINDURA/SHAMVA	Joice Teurai Ropa Nhongo	ZANU (PF)	42,822	98.3
	Arthur Muchena	PF-ZAPU	415	1.0
	Ishmael Chemael Stephen Hajabu	UANC	344	0.8
DARWIN	Musanhu George Peter Clever Wilfred Rutanhira	ZANU (PF)	23,022	98.5
	Frank Rwanga	PF-ZAPU	236	1.0
	Timothy Mukwengwe Mufunga	ZANU	110	0.5
GURUVE	Rackson Shasha Dizha Mucheki	ZANU (PF)	39,556	98.2
	Msandaira Jairos Mufurusa	UANC	453	1.1
	Mudavanhu John Gatsi	PF-ZAPU	273	0.7
MAZOWE	Chenhamo Chakezha Chimutengwende	ZANU (PF)	46,556	98.0
	Henry Mhandu	UANC	449	0.9
	Jacob Machingauta Mhandu	PF-ZAPU	380	0.8
	Baldwin Murape Muchenje	ZANU	101	0.2
RUSHINGA	Paddington Zvorwadza	ZANU (PF)	47,213	98.7
	Naison Kakomwe	UANC	368	0.8
	Potenky Chikaka Takundwa	PF-ZAPU	251	0.5
MASHONALAND EAST (18 seats)
CHINAMORA	Herbert Sylvester Masiyiwa Ushewokunze	ZANU (PF)	43,880	95.8
	Kenneth George Bopoto-Ngwerume	PF-ZAPU	1,105	2.4
	Pendeka Stanlake Nyadudya	UANC	799	1.7
CHITUNGWIZA	Witness Pasichigare Magunda Mangwende	ZANU (PF)	37,434	90.6
	Claver Cliff Takawira Manhombo	UANC	2,686	6.5
	Oziah Muchuchu	PF-ZAPU	888	2.1
	Fakazani Nelson Mabvuu	ZANU	247	0.6
	Mark Muchabaiwa	NDU	52	0.1
DZIVARASEKWA	Tapfumaneyi Maurice Nyagumbo	ZANU (PF)	44,277	89.2
	Simon Tagarira Chauruka	PF-ZAPU	2,670	5.4
	Raymond Chikarara Nyaude Madzima	UANC	2,594	5.2
	Finlay Banda	NDU	95	0.2
GLEN VIEW	Idah Mashonganyika	ZANU (PF)	31,506	88.5
	Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa	UANC	2,876	8.1
	Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda	PF-ZAPU	838	2.4
	Elton Zinduku Pamberi	ZANU	400	1.1
GOROMONZI	Kenneth Bute	ZANU (PF)	28,873	96.7
	Thomas Tapa	UANC	569	1.9
	Solomon Pfakacha Gundo Mabika	PF-ZAPU	427	1.4
HARARE	Bernard Thomas Chidzero	ZANU (PF)	39,180	88.4
	Nevison Chakaipa Mukanganga Nyashanu	PF-ZAPU	2,625	5.9
	Ferris Simon Tandari Mushonga	UANC	2,172	4.9
	Mabaudi Wiseman Zengeni	ZANU	268	0.6
	James Clever Mavunga Shereni	NFZ	50	0.1
	Abednigo Munyamana Gwavu	NDU	39	0.1
HIGHFIELD	Robert Gabriel Mugabe	ZANU (PF)	33,548	84.2
	William Chadzukwa Madziwa	UANC	3,885	9.7
	Ruth Lottie Nomondo Chinamano	PF-ZAPU	2,360	5.9
	Peter Munyaradzi Mandaza	NFZ	31	0.1
	Xavier Chihota	NDU	30	0.1
	Enock Bonyongwe	ZANU	disq.	-
Manyame	Robert Mubayiwa Marere	ZANU (PF)	32,971	89.3
	Zarous Takapera	UANC	2,388	6.5
	Takaruza Nyakudya	PF-ZAPU	1,242	3.4
	Alice Marange	ZANU	301	0.8
MARONDERA	Sydney Tigere Sekeremayi	ZANU (PF)	30,822	96.6
	Joseph Tawonerwi Charumbira	UANC	679	2.1
	Taderera Chimurenga Maingehama	PF-ZAPU	414	1.3
MBARE	Edward Munatsireyi Pswarayi	ZANU (PF)	31,112	88.7
	Robert Manuel Marowa	UANC	2,765	7.9
	Denga Haven Hunda	PF-ZAPU	902	2.6
	Idah Gaga Mazani	ZANU	254	0.7
	Rosten Gore	NDU	37	0.1
MUDZI	Abraham Kabasa	ZANU (PF)	30,290	93.5
	Justin Chibundu Gutuza	UANC	1,726	5.3
	Nicholas Mtero Mhlambi	PF-ZAPU	267	0.8
	Tennyson Tennis Shereni Magura	ZANU	101	0.3
MUFAKOSE	John Zhakata	ZANU (PF)	36,875	85.1
	Edward Stewart Mazaiwana	UANC	4,136	9.5
	Anthony Masawi	PF-ZAPU	2,342	5.4
MUKUVUSI	Amos Bernard Muvengwa Midzi	ZANU (PF)	41,200	87.3
	David Charles Zvinaiye Mukome	UANC	3,587	7.6
	Sottayi Tapfumaneyi Davidson Katsere	PF-ZAPU	2,136	4.5
	James Noah Chitungo	ZANU	295	0.6
MUREWA NORTH	Rudo Shalom Peace Mungwashu	ZANU (PF)	43,175	99.0
	Adah Murape	PF-ZAPU	422	1.0
MUREWA SOUTH	Ishemunyoro Godi Karimanzira	ZANU (PF)	28,997	98.1
	Mujuru Josiah Banhamombe	UANC	350	1.2
	Johannes Munuwepayi Mangwende	PF-ZAPU	213	0.7
MUTOKO	Richard Baradza Sygnah Katsande	ZANU (PF)	23,995	98.4
	Emmie Ncube	UANC	271	1.1
	Reginald Nyamadzaro Karumazondo	PF-ZAPU	126	0.5
WEDZA	Joseph Muchineripi Jekanyika	ZANU (PF)	32,153	98.2
	Beki Dickson Mandizvidza	UANC	412	1.3
	Muchabaiwa Dzvokora	PF-ZAPU	189	0.6
ZENGEZA	John Madzinga	ZANU (PF)	37,240	92.5
	Tonderayi Peter Chitengu	UANC	1,894	4.7
	Elkanah Ben Tjuma	PF-ZAPU	969	2.4
	Elias Nyandoro	ZANU	136	0.3
	Shepherd Gurupira	NDU	42	0.1
MASHONALAND WEST (8 seats)
CHEGUTU EAST	Mudzingwa Noah Kadenhe	ZANU (PF)	41,459	95.7
	Titus Garikayi Mukarati	UANC	1,159	2.7
	Loveless Madiye	PF-ZAPU	718	1.7
CHEGUTU WEST	Enos Chamunorwa Chikowore	ZANU (PF)	28,153	91.1
	Chinyauro Abraham	PF-ZAPU	1,966	6.4
	Abraham Chirwa	UANC	796	2.6
KADOMA	Charles Ndhlovu	ZANU (PF)	20,746	95.1
	Elijah Mketwa Moyo	PF-ZAPU	675	3.1
	Kashamadzo Maxwell Machingambi	UANC	305	1.4
	Tichataura James Mudzimba	ZANU	82	0.4
KARIBA	Stone Chakabvapasi	UANC	Election postponed due to the death of Robson Dayford Manyika
	Johnson Gumpo	PF-ZAPU
	Robson Dayford Manyika	ZANU (PF)
KAROI	Edgar Mapiye Kwenda	ZANU (PF)	26,853	92.8
	Joram Rwapedza Makaranga	UANC	1,325	4.6
	Erison Dendera	PF-ZAPU	751	2.6
MAKONDE EAST	Sabina Gabriel Mugabe	ZANU (PF)	54,599	96.4
	Kenneth Madzvanya Mano	PF-ZAPU	1,395	2.5
	Josiah Zinhanga Mudzengi	UANC	660	1.2
MAKONDE NORTH	Swithun Tachiona Mombeshora	ZANU (PF)	22,473	92.3
	Kimpton Masango	PF-ZAPU	1,222	5.0
	Isaac Gwanzura Shumba	UANC	640	2.6
MAKONDE WEST	Nathan Marwirakuwa Shamuyarira	ZANU (PF)	43,920	93.7
	Kiliyoni Songe Babuyile	PF-ZAPU	1,718	3.7
	Dube Willie Marumahoko	UANC	988	2.1
	Peter Mombeshora	ZANU	252	0.5
MASVINGO (11 seats)
BIKITA	Gabriel Mharadze Machinga	ZANU (PF)	38,806	99.1
	David Kufakunesu Chikukutu	ZANU	203	0.5
	John Mushava	PF-ZAPU	144	0.4
CHIREDZI NORTH	Henry Hebert Pote	ZANU (PF)	42,287	97.5
	Stephen Maseko	PF-ZAPU	634	1.5
	West Zimuto	ZANU	436	1.0
CHIREDZI SOUTH	Titus Hatlani Maluleka	ZANU (PF)	33,778	91.1
	Titos Risenga Chauke	PF-ZAPU	2,711	7.3
	Helani Aaron Jack Mapulange Hobwana	ZANU	597	1.6
CHIVI	Josaya Dunira Hungwe	ZANU (PF)	22,208	99.5
	Chinatsira Jonas Zvovurere	PF-ZAPU	83	0.4
	Edward Goko Watungwa	ZANU	19	0.1
GUTU NORTH	Oliver Musa Munyaradzi	ZANU (PF)	30,957	99.8
	Julia Vimbani	PF-ZAPU	53	0.2
GUTU SOUTH	Shuvai Mahofa	ZANU (PF)	35,685	99.5
	Jainos Kufakunesu Mutazu	PF-ZAPU	175	0.5
MASVINGO NORTH	Dzingai Mutumbuka	ZANU (PF)	53,438	97.4
	Aaron Betserai Honye	PF-ZAPU	1,150	2.1
	Leonard Mhangarai Ringisai Nyemba	ZANU	283	0.5
MASVINGO SOUTH	Eddison Jonas Mudadirwa Zvobgo	ZANU (PF)	42,672	99.3
	Jemitias Hungwe Matende	PF-ZAPU	291	0.7
MWENEZI	Justin Murebwa Machava	ZANU (PF)	26,897	95.9
	Simon Zinyoka Moyo	PF-ZAPU	1,140	4.1
NDANGA EAST	Simbi Veke Mubako	ZANU (PF)	27,795	99.5
	Hundson Negro Dope	PF-ZAPU	130	0.5
NDANGA/ZIMUTO	Mayor Urimbo	ZANU (PF)	32,319	99.7
	Peter Matumbike	PF-ZAPU	105	0.3
MATABELELAND NORTH (9 seats)
BINGA	Francis Munkombwe	PF-ZAPU	38,879	90.5
	Jacob Francis Mudenda	ZANU (PF)	3,414	7.9
	Josephat Mdzingwa	UANC	660	1.5
BULAWAYO	Lot Sitshebo Senda	PF-ZAPU	26,710	63.8
	Amina Huges	ZANU (PF)	13,537	32.3
	Gladys Tiriboyi	UANC	1,387	3.3
	Phineas Toreveti Murefu	ZANU	253	0.6
HWANGE/TSHOLOTSHO	David Joseph Mfanyana Kwidini	PF-ZAPU	29,538	83.3
	Obert Moses Mpofu	ZANU (PF)	5,926	16.7
LUPANE	Micah Mahamba Bhebe	PF-ZAPU	30,523	97.4
	Selina Maria West	ZANU (PF)	825	2.6
MAGWEGWE	Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo	PF-ZAPU	32,141	81.8
	Reuben Mutambarinwa Zemura	ZANU (PF)	6,483	16.5
	Morgan Kugaraunzwana Machiya	UANC	682	1.7
MPOPOMA	Sydney Donald Malunga	PF-ZAPU	37,089	73.3
	Josias Chirongo Chidyamakono	ZANU (PF)	11,163	22.1
	Walter Nqabeni Mthimkhulu	UANC	2,068	4.1
	Nason Tenene	ZANU	256	0.5
NKAYI	Welshman Mabhena	PF-ZAPU	25,874	95.8
	Samsom Msindo Ndebele	ZANU (PF)	760	2.8
	Solomon Tongani	UANC	366	1.4
NYAMANDHLOVU	John Landa Nkomo	PF-ZAPU	36,098	85.8
	Shadreck Fortrixon Ndlovu	ZANU (PF)	4,679	11.1
	Christopher Fumirai Mariga	UANC	1,044	2.5
	Enock Musiyandaka	ZANU	234	0.6
PELANDABA	Joseph Wilfred Msika	PF-ZAPU	28,201	81.2
	Amanda Ntuli	ZANU (PF)	5,361	15.4
	Kefas Isaac Muchenje	UANC	991	2.9
	Zachariah Tongai Chigumira	ZANU	178	0.5
MATABELELAND SOUTH (6 members)
BEITBRIDGE	Kembo Mohadi	PF-ZAPU	13,680	56.6
	John Masole Mbedgi	ZANU (PF)	10,476	43.4
BULALIMA/MANGWE	Isaac Lentswi Nyathi	PF-ZAPU	31,334	96.4
	Callistus Dingiswayo Ndlovu	ZANU (PF)	923	2.8
	Egpher Muhlauri	UANC	259	0.8
GWANDA	Edward Ndlovu	PF-ZAPU	21,798	92.8
	Aleck Ndlovu	ZANU (PF)	1,684	7.2
INSIZA	Naison Khutshwekhaya Kwidini	PF-ZAPU	27,804	89.1
	Enos Muzombi Nkala	ZANU (PF)	3,392	10.9
MATOBO	Stephen Jeqe Nyongolo Nkomo	PF-ZAPU	32,045	89.6
	Jitile Gibbious Hindoga Dube	ZANU (PF)	3,000	8.4
	Abraham Mazwi Khumalo	UANC	724	2.0
MZINGWANE	Thenjiwe Virginia Lesabe	PF-ZAPU	33,509	86.7
	Joshua Maqwala Masilela	ZANU (PF)	5,128	13.3
MIDLANDS (12 seats)
CHARTER EAST	Ernest Rusununguko Kadungure	ZANU (PF)	34,276	98.8
	Edson Muzanenhamo Mutsinze	UANC	271	0.8
	Abednego Dan Njawaya	PF-ZAPU	159	0.5
CHIRUMANZU	Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava	ZANU (PF)	29,197	98.3
	Dzingirayi Munodawafa	UANC	268	0.9
	Samson Hlanga Mpanduki	PF-ZAPU	252	0.8
GOKWE EAST	Byron Reuben Mtonhodzi Hove	ZANU (PF)	32,354	79.6
	Mabasa Edward Chilimanzi	PF-ZAPU	6,796	16.7
	Edson Mzite	UANC	1,485	3.7
GOKWE WEST	Jesiniahs Dick Makanganise	ZANU (PF)	32,354	79.6
	Kesia Madzorera	PF-ZAPU	6,796	16.7
	Jackson John Manyoka	UANC	1,485	3.7
GWERU DISTRICT	Ernest Simbarashe Tongogara	ZANU (PF)	21,293	58.2
	William Henry Kona	PF-ZAPU	14,194	38.8
	Raphel Gondo	UANC	902	2.5
	Charles Rumhembe	ZANU	181	0.5
GWERU URBAN	Simon Vengayi Muzenda	ZANU (PF)	25,532	80.8
	Sophia Agamemnonos	PF-ZAPU	5,708	18.1
	Sylvester Bernard Kutesera Mutasa	UANC	1,106	3.5
	Mark Mfenei Mavhure	ZANU	262	0.8
KWEKWE EAST	Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa	ZANU (PF)	37,017	86.0
	Elias Hananda	PF-ZAPU	4,733	11.0
	Kenneth Kumbirayi Kaparepare	UANC	1,313	3.0
KWEKWE WEST	Josiah Tavagwisa Chinyati	ZANU (PF)	18,600	50.6
	Stephen Kenneth Sesulelo Vuma	PF-ZAPU	17,257	46.9
	Luckson Chando Mugara	UANC	766	2.1
	Samuel Maara	ZANU	150	0.4
MBERENGWA NORTH	Richard Chemist Hove	ZANU (PF)	33,897	97.2
	Solomon Mtinsi	PF-ZAPU	868	2.5
	Laimon Mukosi	UANC	120	0.3
MBERENGWA SOUTH	Ben Ndiringe Mataga	ZANU (PF)	27,554	88.4
	Norman Mabena	PF-ZAPU	3,631	11.6
SHURUGWI	Simbarashe Simbanenduku Mumbegegwi	ZANU (PF)	26,242	97.5
	Misheck Machonisa	PF-ZAPU	490	1.8
	Stanley Mupeti	UANC	183	0.7
ZVISHAVANE	Julia Tukai Zvobgo	ZANU (PF)	26,152	91.8
	Lydia Dhlamini	UANC	2,111	7.4
	Mzondiwa Dube	PF-ZAPU	233	0.8

White roll

Constituency	Candidate	Party	Votes	%
AVONDALE	John Alfred Landau	IZG	883	50.4
	Terence Michael Oatt	CAZ	870	49.6
BORROWDALE	Anthony Read	IZG	1,004	62.5
	John Ronald Probert	CAZ	603	37.5
BULAWAYO CENTRAL	Ian Douglas Smith	CAZ	1,441	72.4
	Patrick Francis Shields	IZG	548	27.6
BULAWAYO NORTH	Guybon Cumming	CAZ	1,330	72.1
	Esmay Dorothy Scott	IZG	515	27.9
BULAWAYO SOUTH	Graham Austen Biffen	CAZ	1,354	74.9
	Dr Robert Graeme Nixon	IZG	454	25.1
CENTRAL	Antonius Frans Berkhout	CAZ	1,111	76.6
	Frank George Capon	IZG	339	23.4
EASTERN	Desmond Butler	CAZ	1,107	61.9
	David Gerald Meikle	IZG	680	38.1
HATFIELD	Dennis Evan Johnson	CAZ	716	46.6
	Richard Cartwright	IZG	400	26.0
	Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya	Ind	337	21.9
	John Warner Jarman	Ind	84	5.5
	Second count
	Dennis Evan Johnson	CAZ	721	49.2
	Richard Cartwright	IZG	406	27.7
	Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya	Ind	339	23.1
	John Warner Jarman	Ind	–	–
	Third count
	Dennis Evan Johnson	CAZ	729	63.8
	Richard Cartwright	IZG	414	36.2
	Herbert Joseph Thompson Foya	Ind	–	–
	John Warner Jarman	Ind	–	–
HIGHLANDS	Charles William Duke	CAZ	913	49.5
	Peter Arnold Naudé	IZG	702	38.1
	Danial Ronald Meyer	Ind	228	12.4
	Second count
	Charles William Duke	CAZ	924	56.0
	Peter Arnold Naudé	IZG	727	44.0
	Danial Ronald Meyer	Ind	–	–
KADOMA-CHEGUTU	Gerald Christopher Smith	CAZ	849	50.1
	George Alfred Pio	IZG	847	49.9
KOPJE	Shaw Dyson	CAZ	753	56.7
	Dennis Divaris	IZG	574	43.3
MAKONI	John Maurice Kay	IZG	707	51.8
	Shelagh Gertrude Van Reenen	CAZ	658	48.2
MARLBOROUGH	William Michie Irvine	IZG	1,070	56.8
	James Keith Borrows	CAZ	813	43.2
MAZOWE-MUTOKO	Mark Henry Heathcote Partridge	CAZ	793	46.4
	William Douglas Christopher Reed	IZG	768	45.0
	André Sothern Holland	Ind	147	8.6
	Second count
	Mark Henry Heathcote Partridge	CAZ	796	50.2
	William Douglas Christopher Reed	IZG	789	49.8
	André Sothern Holland	Ind	–	–
MIDLANDS	Cyril Vernon Crofts Tapson	CAZ	814	54.5
	Henry Swan Elsworth	IZG	679	45.5
MOUNT PLEASANT	Jonas Christian Andersen	Ind	1,017	50.2
	Pieter Kenyon Fleming-Voltelyn van der Byl	CAZ	544	26.8
	Raymond Alexander Lindsay Grant	IZG	466	23.0
NORTHERN	Bertram Ankers	CAZ	912	56.9
	Esmond Meryl Micklem	IZG	692	43.1
RUNDE	Johan Christiaan Adriaan Welman	CAZ	994	64.8
	Peter John Field	IZG	540	35.2
SOUTHERN	David Clive Mitchell	CAZ	1,130	66.4
	Max Rosenfels	IZG	573	33.6
WESTERN	Stephen Andrew Locke	CAZ	999	56.3
	Robert Arnold Farley	IZG	371	20.9
	Lonley Lolley Seckel	PF-ZAPU	311	17.5
	Aaron Michael Milner	Ind	61	3.4
	Lawrence Alastair Bronson	Ind	33	1.9

Changes during the Assembly

In the delayed poll in Kariba constituency, two candidates were nominated: Kenneth Madzvanya Mano (PF-ZAPU) and Enos Mzombi Nkala (ZANU (PF)). Nkala subsequently withdrew, although a poll was required (it took place on 5–7 July) and Mano was declared elected.

Charles Duke (CAZ, Highlands) joined ZANU (PF) in June 1986.

Ian Smith (CAZ, Bulawayo Central) was suspended from the Assembly for one year on 2 April 1987 over statements he had made in South Africa which were critical of the Mugabe government.

Three members elected from the white roll constituencies joined ZANU (PF) on 28 July 1987. They were John Landau (IZG, Avondale), Jock Kay (IZG, Makoni), and Tony Read (Ind, Borrowdale).

In September 1987, having achieved the support of 75% of the House of Assembly as required under the Lancaster House Agreement, the constitution was amended to abolish the white roll constituencies. Twenty further members (including many of the former white MPs who were supportive of ZANU (PF)) were co-opted onto the House of Assembly to replace them.

Notes

1. White roll

References

1. Kwashirai, Vimbai Chaumba, ed. (2023), "Zanu PF and PF Zapu Violence: The 1985 General Elections", Election Violence in Zimbabwe: Human Rights, Politics and Power, Cambridge University Press, pp. 35–64, doi:10.1017/9781108120265.004, ISBN 978-1-107-19081-8

• Zimbabwe Government Gazette, 17 June 1985 (candidates)
• Zimbabwe Government Gazette, 12 July 1985 (elected members)
• Zimbabwe Herald (election results)
• Sunday Mail (election results)