County Durham local election

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Benfieldside ward

This election was held on Thursday 1 May 2025.

10 candidates stood in the Benfieldside ward.

Electorate	7,954
Ballot Papers Issued	3,153
Spoilt Ballots	10
Turnout	39%

Sandra Ruth Grindle

Elected

Reform UK
1,064 votes
Andrew James Kilburn

Elected

Reform UK
1,007 votes
Kevin Earley

Labour Party
879 votes
Stephen Robinson

Independent
783 votes
Peter Oliver

Independent
646 votes
Michael Wass

Labour Party
613 votes
Terry Rooney

Liberal Democrats
362 votes
Joanne Nattrass

Liberal Democrats
278 votes
David Lowes

Conservative and Unionist Party
216 votes
Dan Lowes

Conservative and Unionist Party
215 votes

Next election

The next election for Benfieldside ward is due to take place on Thursday 3 July 2025.

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🗳️ County Durham local election