Pakatan leads N. Sembilan forecast, but BN’s trust advantage keeps election race open, says Vodus survey
A Vodus Research survey indicates that Pakatan Harapan is leading in voter support for the Negeri Sembilan state election. However, the race remains highly competitive with neither major coalition currently projected to secure a clear majority.
Why it matters
The outcome of this election will determine the governance of a key Malaysian state and reflects broader national political trends.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) is ahead of Barisan Nasional (BN) in voter support and projected seats in the Negeri Sembilan state election, but the contest remains competitive with neither coalition on course for a clear majority, according to a Vodus Research forecast.
The research firm’s latest forecast projects PH leading in 17 of the 36 state seats, followed by BN with 15 and Perikatan Nasional (PN) with two, while two BN-PH contests remain too close to call.
The forecast means neither PH nor BN has reached the 19-seat threshold needed to form the state government, leaving the outcome dependent on the two undecided contests.
Vodus Research said PH currently leads the statewide popular vote with 42 per cent support, ahead of BN at 35 per cent and PN at seven per cent, while 14 per cent of voters remain undecided or declined to reveal their preference.
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