Hampshire local election
Ringwood 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 Ringwood division.
| Electorate | 13,077 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 8 |
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Steve Rippon-Swaine
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,338 votes
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Peter Kelleher
Labour Party
828 votes
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Janet Cox
Green Party
616 votes
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Michael Hamilton Thierry
Independent
511 votes
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Luke Andrew Thomas Dadford
Liberal Democrats
399 votes
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