dies before election day, their vote isn't counted.

Word spread among Ms Tamaki's family as she lay in state at a marae in Whangarei.

They've now launched an online petition calling for a law change not only to honour her vote, but also her work as a youth advocate.

"She was made a national executive of the Mana Party so it was evident that she was going to one day be pursuing a career in politics," Mr Hoterene says.

The Electoral Commission says it understands there's sadness and disappointment around Ms Tamaki's early vote but says under law it cannot be counted. However, if someone was to die on election day itself, their vote would still be valid.

Associate Justice Minister Mark Mitchell says the issue will form part of a post-election review.

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