Essex local election
Mersea & Tiptree 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 Mersea & Tiptree division.
| Electorate | 16,773 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 8,100 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 24 |
| Turnout | 48% |
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Paul Alistair Dundas
Conservative and Unionist Party
2,934 votes
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Heidi Cornish
Green Party
1,043 votes
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Barry Gilheany
Labour Party
495 votes
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Jacqui Morley
Liberal Democrats
488 votes
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