   In Mbire constituency the winning ZANU-PF candidate in 2013 received 20,037 as compared to the 11,635 received in the by-election signifying a 42% decrease. In Marondera Central constituency there were significant reductions in votes received between the top two candidates, in 2013 the top two received a combined total of 17,270 votes as compared to 9,656 for the 2015 by-elections This decrease in voter turnout can largely be attributed to the fact that by-elections seem to generate less interest among the voting populace in comparison to general elections. 19 | P a g e