Islington local election
Arsenal ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for London borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
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.
16 candidates stood in the Arsenal ward.
| Electorate | 8,539 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 25 |
| Turnout | 46% |
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Jo Dowbor
Green Party
1,574 votes
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Thomas Doherty
Labour Party
1,566 votes
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Bashir Ibrahim
Labour Party
1,466 votes
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Jean-Philippe Chenot
Liberal Democrats
241 votes
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John Dunton-Downer
Reform UK
240 votes
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Ian MacKee
Reform UK
232 votes
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Nicholas Bennett
Conservative and Unionist Party
223 votes
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Philip David Middleton
Liberal Democrats
220 votes
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Harry Ripp
Reform UK
209 votes
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Paul Jeremy Massey
Liberal Democrats
201 votes
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Rachael Anne Henry
Conservative and Unionist Party
199 votes
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Mark William Edwards
Conservative and Unionist Party
190 votes
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Carol Margaret Louvet
Independent
69 votes
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