Todd Muller

Todd Muller
38th Leader of the Opposition
In office 22 May 2020 – 14 July 2020
Prime Minister	Jacinda Ardern
Deputy	Nikki Kaye
Preceded by	Simon Bridges
Succeeded by	Judith Collins
13th Leader of the National Party
In office 22 May 2020 – 14 July 2020
Deputy	Nikki Kaye
Preceded by	Simon Bridges
Succeeded by	Judith Collins
Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Bay of Plenty
In office 20 September 2014 – 14 October 2023
Preceded by	Tony Ryall
Succeeded by	Tom Rutherford
Majority	3,415
Personal details
Born	Todd Michael Muller (1968-12-23) 23 December 1968 (age 55) Te Aroha, New Zealand
Political party	National
Spouse	Michelle Muller
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Waikato

Todd Michael Muller (/ˈmʌlər/;^[1] born 23 December 1968^[2]) is a New Zealand politician who served as the Leader of the New Zealand National Party and the Leader of the Opposition from 22 May to 14 July 2020.^[3]

Muller entered Parliament at the 2014 general election. He was elected as the MP for the Bay of Plenty electorate, which held until his retirement at the 2023 general election. In his second term, Muller became the leader of the National Party after successfully challenging then-leader Simon Bridges. However, his mental health suffered, including suffering panic attacks, and he resigned the leadership after 53 days.