Hampshire local election
Bishopstoke & Fair Oak 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.
6 candidates stood in the Bishopstoke & Fair Oak division.
| Electorate | 12,870 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 6,036 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 7 |
| Turnout | 46% |
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Graeme Richard Smith
Reform UK
1,498 votes
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Nick Couldrey
Liberal Democrats
1,385 votes
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Ben Burcombe-Filer
Conservative and Unionist Party
667 votes
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Dani Hosford
Green Party
424 votes
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Xander Peace
Labour Party
149 votes
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