Kent local election
Maidstone Rural North division
This election was held on Thursday 1 May 2025.
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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 Maidstone Rural North division.
| Electorate | 14,259 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 4,817 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 6 |
| Turnout | 33% |
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Paul Benedict Crossland Carter
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,233 votes
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Stephen Roy Thompson
Green Party
1,092 votes
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Clive Andrew English
Liberal Democrats
471 votes
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Ryan Slaughter
Labour Party
261 votes
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Sean David Turner
Heritage Party
57 votes
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