East Sussex local election
Ratton 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 Ratton division.
| Electorate | 7,266 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,638 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 10 |
| Turnout | 50% |
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Jim Murray
Liberal Democrats
1,134 votes
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David Charles Alfred
Reform UK
993 votes
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Ben Burbridge
Green Party
239 votes
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Gary James Fry
Labour Party
86 votes
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