Swindon local election
Lower Stratton ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for unitary councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
Unitary 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.
11 candidates stood in the Lower Stratton ward.
| Electorate | 8,993 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,825 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 17 |
| Turnout | 42% |
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James Keith Jackson Faulkner
Reform UK
1,123 votes
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Justin Bandi
Reform UK
1,114 votes
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Tom Smith
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,054 votes
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Dave Graves
Labour Party
762 votes
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Josh Barclay
Green Party
719 votes
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Mustafa Dayan
Labour Party
669 votes
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Cesar Hernandez Martinez
Labour Party
657 votes
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Lynda Marian Comber
Liberal Democrats
342 votes
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