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Thursday 7 May 2026
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Gosport local election
Elson ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
5 candidates stood in the Elson ward.
| Spoilt Ballots | 5 |
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Sue Ballard
Liberal Democrats
694 votes
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Alan Michael Neville
Conservative and Unionist Party
292 votes
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Kathryn Shelagh Kelly
Green Party
174 votes
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Stephen Alan Osborne
Labour Party
48 votes
Hampshire local election
Hardway 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 Hardway division.
| Electorate | 12,531 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,050 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 15 |
| Turnout | 40% |
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Sue Ballard
Liberal Democrats
1,475 votes
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Robert Charles Stewart Thompson
Conservative and Unionist Party
864 votes
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Anthony Sudworth
Green Party
509 votes
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Stephen Alan Osborne
Labour Party
236 votes