Nankana Sahib: The Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from NA-112 Nankana Sahib-II was elected with 105,656 votes, representing 42 percent of the 252,507 ballots cast during the General Elections 2024. This voter support equates to only 23 percent of the 463,718 registered voters in the constituency.

According to Free and Fair Election Network, the Final Consolidated Result (Form-49) of the constituency reported a voter turnout of 54 percent. Despite securing victory, the elected representative did not gain the majority support of those who voted on February 8, 2024. A total of 138,818 voters, or 55 percent, opted for other candidates, reflecting a significant portion of voters not wanting the winner to represent them.

The election results showed the runner-up candidate garnered 37 percent of the ballots cast, while the third-placed candidate received eight percent. The remaining candidates collectively secured 10 percent of the votes. Additionally, 8,033 ballots, constituting three percent of the total, were declared invalid, thus not contributing to any candidate's tally.

This analysis is part of Free and Fair Election Network's ongoing examination of electoral outcomes in Pakistan, focusing on the unrepresentativeness within the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system. The series underscores how this electoral method can distort representation, especially in constituencies with multiple candidates, potentially leading to questions about legitimacy and political instability. Readers can follow the Free and Fair Election Network website for further analyses on other constituencies.