Bolger, Jim (1935-...), served as prime minister of New Zealand from 1990 to 1997. In 1990 and 1993, he led the National Party to victory in parliamentary elections. In a general election held in 1996, the National Party won the most seats in Parliament but not a majority. It formed a coalition (alliance) with the New Zealand First party, and Bolger remained prime minister. In late 1997, he was replaced as leader of the National Party and as prime minister by Jenny Shipley.