Essex local election
Witham Town 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 Witham Town division.
| Electorate | 15,902 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 6,097 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 11 |
| Turnout | 38% |
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Tony O'Brien
Reform UK
1,849 votes
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James Edward Abbott
Green Party
1,132 votes
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Jack Robertson
Labour Party
541 votes
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Barry John Fleet
Liberal Democrats
162 votes
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