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Thursday 7 May 2026
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Eastleigh local election
Eastleigh South 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 Eastleigh South ward.
| Electorate | 8,632 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,881 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 15 |
| Turnout | 33% |
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Clare Lorraine Fawcett
Reform UK
870 votes
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Jim Smith
Green Party
414 votes
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Yogesh Saxena
Conservative and Unionist Party
266 votes
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Steven Peter Phillips
Labour Party
155 votes
Hampshire local election
Eastleigh South 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 Eastleigh South division.
| Electorate | 15,940 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 5,936 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 36 |
| Turnout | 37% |
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Clare Lorraine Fawcett
Reform UK
1,642 votes
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Jim Smith
Green Party
777 votes
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Yogesh Saxena
Conservative and Unionist Party
721 votes
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Steven Peter Phillips
Labour Party
331 votes