Elections in your area
Recently past elections
Thursday 7 May 2026
- Hampshire local election: Farnborough West division
- Rushmoor local election: Cove and Southwood ward
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Hampshire local election
Farnborough West division
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for county councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their division on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Each county division elects one councillor.
County councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
5 candidates stood in the Farnborough West division.
| Electorate | 13,557 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,983 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 24 |
| Turnout | 44% |
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Rod Cooper
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,666 votes
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Becky Miles
Labour Party
1,229 votes
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Andy Wilson
Green Party
704 votes
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Leola Jane Card
Liberal Democrats
495 votes
Rushmoor local election
Cove and Southwood ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for district councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards have more than one councillor. This council elects one third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.
District councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
5 candidates stood in the Cove and Southwood ward.
| Electorate | 5,524 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,377 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 6 |
| Turnout | 43% |
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Martin Laney
Reform UK
671 votes
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Becky Miles
Labour Party
481 votes
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Andy Wilson
Green Party
308 votes
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Jill Whyman
Liberal Democrats
192 votes