2026 election results
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Wivenhoe Town By-Election - March 2026
I, Andrew Weavers, being the Deputy Returning Officer at the above election, held on Thursday 12 March 2026, do hereby give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate at the said election is as follows:
| Name of Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of Votes* |
|---|---|---|
|
GARLAND, Terence Michael commonly known as GARLAND, Terry |
574 – ELECTED | |
| SMITH, David Mark | 124 | |
| THOMPSON, Christopher Leslie Frank | Conservative Party Candidate | 74 |
* If elected the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.
| The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows: | Number of ballot papers |
|---|---|
| A. Want of an official mark | 0 |
| B. Voting for more Candidates than voter was entitled to | 0 |
| C. Writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D. Being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 5 |
| E. Rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 5 |
Vacant Seats: 1
Electorate: 5,823
Ballot Papers Issued: 750
Turnout: 12.88%
And I do hereby declare that Terry Garland is duly elected.
Dated Friday 13 March 2026
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