Sunderland local election
Herrington & Newbottle ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for metropolitan borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards are represented by more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Metropolitan borough councils 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.
15 candidates stood in the Herrington & Newbottle ward.
| Spoilt Ballots | 11 |
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| Turnout | 48% |
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Dominic McDonough
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,085 votes
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Robert Oliver
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,068 votes
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Chris Burnicle
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,038 votes
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Paul Jorgenson
Labour Party
888 votes
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Maureen Richardson
Labour Party
875 votes
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Martin Old
Labour Party
872 votes
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Donna Elizabeth Brown
Green Party
300 votes
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Hayley Elizabeth Campbell
Green Party
297 votes
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Joella Hannah Lynch
Green Party
250 votes
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Michelle Louise Hardie
Liberal Democrats
181 votes
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Christopher Marshall Potts
Liberal Democrats
147 votes
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Malcolm Harry Waine
Liberal Democrats
122 votes
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