Scott Simpson after being retained as the Coromandel electorate member of parliament, is now hopeful that a final election result will be achieved relatively quickly.

Speaking today, Simpson became Nationals second highest majority candidate behind the Hon Mark Mitchell – both having properties at Kuaotunu.

Simpson recorded 22,004 votes on election night, Labour’s Glen Bennett 7072, Greens Pamela Grealey 4302, New Zealand First Vincent Andersen 3979, Mike McCormick 2221, NZ Outdoors and Freedom Ray Cobb 318, and Independent Steve Hart 161.

Going into his sixth term Simpson had a majority of 14,932 votes.

You can hear an interview with Scott Simpson on the link below.