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Huntingdonshire 2026

Local elections held 7 May 2026.

26 ward races
52 seats
50 elected below the proportional quota
96.2% of seats below quota

How to read this page

Each race below shows the share of valid ballots the marginal elected candidate actually won, and compares it to the proportional quota: the share they'd need to clinch the seat under any proportional voting method (1 seats + 1). For a 1-seat ward the quota is 50%; for 2 seats, 33.3%; for 3 seats, 25%.

Where the actual winning share fell below the quota, we show the signed gap as points below quota (a negative number) — the editorial indictment. Above-quota results clear the bar and pass without comment. The voting method is the subject of every observation here. Named candidates appear as the public election record requires; the cause being audited is the voting method, not the individuals. See the methodology page for derivations.

If votes were counted by party

Across the 26 wards in this cycle, parties received the vote totals below. The proportional column shows what each party would have won if the 52 seats had been shared out in proportion to votes received (how, with caveats). The Δ column is the actual seat count minus the proportional seat count — positive numbers are parties First-Past-the-Post over-represented; negative are parties it under-represented.

PartyVotesVote %Seats won% of seatsProportional seatsProportional %Δ
Reform UK33,03227.2%1019.2%1528.8%-5
Liberal Democrats32,12026.4%2038.5%1426.9%+6
Conservative Party30,81425.4%1528.8%1325.0%+2
Green Party10,3818.5%23.8%47.7%-2
Independent8,2166.8%47.7%35.8%+1
Labour Party6,7375.5%11.9%35.8%-2
Animal Welfare Party960.1%00.0%00.0%0
Party Of Women940.1%00.0%00.0%0
Total121,490100.0%52100.0%52100.0%0

Vote share vs seats won

The top bar is each party's share of votes cast in this council. Below, one square per seat, coloured by the party that won it — first the actual First-Past-the-Post result, then what a proportional method would have produced from the same vote totals. Divergence between the bar and the actual grid is the indictment of the method.

Vote share
Actual seats
Proportional seats

Council composition: what this election replaced

The 2026 cycle was an all-out election — every seat was contested. The two opencouncildata snapshots below show the council immediately after the 2026 election (current) and on the eve of it (2025), so you can see what the result replaced.

Current (2026)
Previous (2025)

Wards in this council

Sorted with the largest gap below the quota first. Click any ward to jump to its full result.

Race results

St Ives South · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 12.9% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −20.4 pts Valid ballots 4,956

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Alex BulatLabour Party84217.0%−16.3 ptsElected
2Nic WellsLiberal Democrats64112.9%−20.4 ptsElected
3William DeaconLabour Party63512.8%
4Craig Thomas SmithConservative Party58611.8%
5Cath GleadowLiberal Democrats52210.5%
6Paul Kenneth DickinsonReform UK4849.8%
7Andrew William RiddellConservative Party4729.5%
8Natasha FatioReform UK4108.3%
9Peter Andrew BrasherGreen Party3647.3%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 4,956 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.st-ives-south.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

St Ives East · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 14.1% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −19.2 pts Valid ballots 3,658

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Michael John BurkeLiberal Democrats56715.5%−17.8 ptsElected
2Shariqa MokbulIndependent51614.1%−19.2 ptsElected
3Noah SandersonReform UK50613.8%
4Mandy HarringtonReform UK46712.8%
5Paul BullenConservative Party39010.7%
6Louise Maria NewberryGreen Party3549.7%
7Martin James GillConservative Party3479.5%
8Simon John JordanLiberal Democrats2597.1%
9Luke VinerLabour Party2526.9%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 3,658 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.st-ives-east.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Hemingford Grey and Houghton · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 15.8% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −17.5 pts Valid ballots 4,153

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1David Norman KeaneConservative Party85220.5%−12.8 ptsElected
2Paul Andrew Raymond SimpsonConservative Party65815.8%−17.5 ptsElected
3David John PriestmanLiberal Democrats63615.3%
4Anne Mary MeredithLiberal Democrats59014.2%
5Graham Paul BundyReform UK43210.4%
6Adrian HydeReform UK4059.8%
7Tamara Jasmine PageGreen Party3157.6%
8Kevin Ronald BryantLabour Party1694.1%
9Jacqui CookAnimal Welfare Party962.3%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 4,153 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.hemingford-grey-houghton.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Somersham · single-seat

Marginal winner 33.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota −16.3 pts Valid ballots 1,211

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Sarah Louise Hodgson-JonesConservative Party40833.7%−16.3 ptsElected
2Edward Charles BinnsReform UK35929.6%
3Keith James BrownLiberal Democrats22018.2%
4Kevin HawkinsLabour Party12110.0%
5Jamie TroupGreen Party1038.5%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,211 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.somersham.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Huntingdon North · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 9.2% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −15.8 pts Valid ballots 6,468

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1David HenlyReform UK6279.7%−15.3 ptsElected
2Steven LancasterReform UK5959.2%−15.8 ptsElected
3Mike SimpsonReform UK5929.2%−15.8 ptsElected
4Patrick KadewereLabour Party5748.9%
5Marion KadewereLabour Party5458.4%
6Sophie Rose FearyConservative Party4877.5%
7Sam WakefordLabour Party4747.3%
8Leedo GeorgeConservative Party4717.3%
9Georgie HuntGreen Party4146.4%
10Ryan GrangeGreen Party3835.9%
11Keith Ivan PrenticeConservative Party3174.9%
12Mike HumphreyLiberal Democrats2834.4%
13Michael Stuart GriceLiberal Democrats2704.2%
14Lianne SimpsonIndependent2393.7%
15Phillip JonesLiberal Democrats1973.0%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 6,468 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.huntingdon-north.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Warboys · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 18.1% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −15.3 pts Valid ballots 4,526

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Charlotte Ann LoweConservative Party89519.8%−13.6 ptsElected
2Douglas Haig McIlwainConservative Party81818.1%−15.3 ptsElected
3Alan GarfordReform UK72216.0%
4Sarah SmithReform UK70515.6%
5Sharon Anne DochertyLiberal Democrats3477.7%
6Helen Mary Victoria KewleyLiberal Democrats3237.1%
7Anthony Thomas BaillyGreen Party2896.4%
8John Nigel WillsGreen Party2405.3%
9Iain RamsbottomLabour Party1874.1%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 4,526 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.warboys.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Holywell-cum-Needingworth · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 18.2% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −15.2 pts Valid ballots 4,736

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Jon NeishConservative Party88918.8%−14.6 ptsElected
2Paul James Hodgson-JonesConservative Party86118.2%−15.2 ptsElected
3Robin CarterLiberal Democrats67714.3%
4John Colin BleazardReform UK60612.8%
5Bob MarshReform UK58312.3%
6Laura BlowsLiberal Democrats48610.3%
7Phoebe Elizabeth WattsGreen Party3587.6%
8Matthew WetherfieldLabour Party2765.8%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 4,736 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.holywell-cum-needingworth.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

St Neots Priory Park and Little Paxton · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 10.7% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −14.3 pts Valid ballots 9,733

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Carole Ann InnesLiberal Democrats1,19312.3%−12.7 ptsElected
2Mark David YoungLiberal Democrats1,11211.4%−13.6 ptsElected
3Richard Lewis TomlinsonConservative Party1,04410.7%−14.3 ptsElected
4Ganesh SittampalamLiberal Democrats1,02510.5%
5Barry Stephen ChapmanIndependent9639.9%
6Tony OsborneReform UK8869.1%
7Steve O'HaraReform UK7327.5%
8Randall Neil McDonaldReform UK5946.1%
9Harriet DolbyConservative Party5425.6%
10Alfie YorkeConservative Party5125.3%
11Christopher Darren Pascal FergusonGreen Party4955.1%
12Robert Edward BraleeGreen Party3283.4%
13John Keith HolmesGreen Party3073.2%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 9,733 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.st-neots-priory-park-little-paxton.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Ramsey · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 10.8% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −14.2 pts Valid ballots 9,468

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Ryan CooganReform UK1,12711.9%−13.1 ptsElected
2Howard Julian TobiasReform UK1,11011.7%−13.3 ptsElected
3Karan MaheshwariReform UK1,02710.8%−14.2 ptsElected
4Steve CorneyIndependent95410.1%
5Val FendleyIndependent8649.1%
6Adela Eva CostelloConservative Party8308.8%
7Ash AustinIndependent7848.3%
8Jeff ClarkeConservative Party7477.9%
9Anna Lisa Clenachan PritchardGreen Party4054.3%
10Zak Alex MartinConservative Party3844.1%
11Janet BostonLabour Party3814.0%
12Gerard Augustin CreanLiberal Democrats3183.4%
13Clare DelderfieldLiberal Democrats2833.0%
14Graham Martin WilsonLiberal Democrats2542.7%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 9,468 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.ramsey.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

St Neots Eynesbury · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 11.1% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −13.9 pts Valid ballots 8,482

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Tony NelsonReform UK97811.5%−13.5 ptsElected
2Sam SmithIndependent94411.1%−13.9 ptsElected
3Ricky James IoannidesReform UK93811.1%−13.9 ptsElected
4Pavlos KasdovasilisReform UK8309.8%
5Ian Pele TaylorIndependent6988.2%
6Deanna SeeffLiberal Democrats6537.7%
7Catherine James GoodmanGreen Party6497.7%
8Camille Violet EtchartLiberal Democrats6217.3%
9Antoine McGowanLiberal Democrats5056.0%
10Doug TerryIndependent3884.6%
11Kenneth BillingtonConservative Party3774.4%
12Julie MartinConservative Party3484.1%
13Ben Streeter-StrongIndependent2863.4%
14Alexander PushkarevConservative Party2673.1%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 8,482 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.st-neots-eynesbury.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Brampton · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 19.5% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −13.8 pts Valid ballots 5,075

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Liam Paul Dewey-BeckettLiberal Democrats1,16022.9%−10.5 ptsElected
2Warren SmithLiberal Democrats98919.5%−13.8 ptsElected
3Bill SinclairConservative Party64612.7%
4Malcolm Philip RymanReform UK55911.0%
5Leslie Alec John ParrenReform UK55210.9%
6Philip MakwanaConservative Party52410.3%
7Hannah Charlotte CopleyGreen Party3567.0%
8Damilola AdeminiyiLabour Party1763.5%
9Fardous SiddiqueLabour Party1132.2%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 5,075 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.brampton.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

The Stukeleys · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 11.2% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −13.8 pts Valid ballots 5,746

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Tom SandersonLiberal Democrats87815.3%−9.7 ptsElected
2Louise AscroftLiberal Democrats67011.7%−13.3 ptsElected
3Ann BlackwellLiberal Democrats64611.2%−13.8 ptsElected
4Phil PearceConservative Party5539.6%
5Alan John BrugnoliConservative Party5128.9%
6Sally SmithConservative Party4908.5%
7Mandy SimmondsReform UK4728.2%
8Val CodyReform UK4668.1%
9Suzanna WilliamsReform UK4507.8%
10Judy Samantha MooreGreen Party2684.7%
11Freya CushmanLabour Party2123.7%
12Sikho NdebeleLabour Party1292.2%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 5,746 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.the-stukeleys.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Huntingdon East · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 19.9% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −13.5 pts Valid ballots 4,080

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Jo HarveyLiberal Democrats87521.4%−11.9 ptsElected
2Nathan HuntLiberal Democrats81119.9%−13.5 ptsElected
3David George HowardReform UK54913.5%
4Sergiu ArdeleanReform UK51112.5%
5Frederick Michael George JoyceConservative Party45511.2%
6Tomin GeoConservative Party43210.6%
7Seona Gunn-KellyGreen Party2045.0%
8Zara Louise Bobby Dolan-AnsaryLabour Party1443.5%
9Rashid MahmoodLabour Party992.4%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 4,080 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.huntingdon-east.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

St Neots Eatons · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 11.8% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −13.2 pts Valid ballots 9,698

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Jacqueline Priscilla HuntLiberal Democrats1,16112.0%−13.0 ptsElected
2Alan James HuntLiberal Democrats1,15811.9%−13.1 ptsElected
3Geoff SeeffLiberal Democrats1,14011.8%−13.2 ptsElected
4Colin John MaslenReform UK1,13411.7%
5Stewart ThorntonReform UK1,07711.1%
6David John SmithReform UK9469.8%
7Nigel Philip EatonConservative Party5635.8%
8Andrew Rayner JenningsConservative Party5585.8%
9Barry Sidney BanksIndependent5145.3%
10Harry Phillip VallanceConservative Party3793.9%
11Val DajchinGreen Party2883.0%
12Ellisa WestermanGreen Party2842.9%
13Nicholas SharpGreen Party2462.5%
14Michael Peter GilksLabour Party1561.6%
15Bev WhiteParty Of Women941.0%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 9,698 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.st-neots-eatons.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Yaxley · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 12.7% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −12.3 pts Valid ballots 8,711

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Andrew WoodLiberal Democrats1,25514.4%−10.6 ptsElected
2James Thomas FrancisReform UK1,15213.2%−11.8 ptsElected
3Peter GammonsReform UK1,10512.7%−12.3 ptsElected
4Christopher George ReeveReform UK1,08812.5%
5Sally HowellLiberal Democrats1,07412.3%
6Kieran James EdwardsLiberal Democrats8019.2%
7Eric Richard ButlerConservative Party6517.5%
8Kev GulsonConservative Party6167.1%
9Justin AndrewsConservative Party4725.4%
10Max JephthaGreen Party3213.7%
11Michelle BrittonLabour Party1762.0%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 8,711 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.yaxley.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Fenstanton · single-seat

Marginal winner 38.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota −11.8 pts Valid ballots 1,418

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Nick SarkiesLiberal Democrats54238.2%−11.8 ptsElected
2Martin Paul HewittConservative Party46432.7%
3Hayley Elizabeth HowattReform UK29120.5%
4Danny Raymond ScottGreen Party1218.5%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,418 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.fenstanton.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Buckden · single-seat

Marginal winner 38.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota −11.3 pts Valid ballots 1,327

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Martin Andrew HassallIndependent51438.7%−11.3 ptsElected
2Ian Richard SimmondsReform UK29622.3%
3Catherine Frances GriggConservative Party24518.5%
4Sean CalvinLiberal Democrats16112.1%
5Christopher John BulowGreen Party755.7%
6James McGregor KerrLabour Party362.7%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,327 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.buckden.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Godmanchester and Hemingford Abbots · 3-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 14.4% Proportional quota 25.0% Below quota −10.6 pts Valid ballots 9,741

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Sarah Joanne ConboyLiberal Democrats1,72017.7%−7.3 ptsElected
2Debbie MickelburghLiberal Democrats1,50715.5%−9.5 ptsElected
3Brett Alistair MickelburghLiberal Democrats1,40514.4%−10.6 ptsElected
4Stephen Ronald SpencerReform UK9369.6%
5Mark Joseph TurleyReform UK7427.6%
6Kieron MarrinerReform UK7247.4%
7Paula Jane SparlingConservative Party6716.9%
8Kevin Anthony BarrConservative Party6306.5%
9Rosemary Ann ArmstrongConservative Party5415.6%
10Francis William ReidGreen Party4074.2%
11Daniel MayhewLabour Party2372.4%
12Ambrose NtukLabour Party2212.3%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 9,741 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.godmanchester-hemingford-abbots.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Stilton, Folksworth and Washingley · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 23.6% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −9.7 pts Valid ballots 4,684

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Tim AlbanConservative Party1,38129.5%−3.8 ptsElected
2Marge BeuttellConservative Party1,10623.6%−9.7 ptsElected
3Sharon Elizabeth BrennanReform UK72015.4%
4Eric Mark DarlingReform UK65414.0%
5Stasi RevelGreen Party2455.2%
6Robert BowdenLabour Party2074.4%
7Padrica Valerie KenningtonLiberal Democrats2034.3%
8Amanda Charmaine NortonLiberal Democrats1683.6%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 4,684 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.stilton-folksworth-washingley.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Great Staughton · single-seat

Marginal winner 43.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota −6.9 pts Valid ballots 1,313

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Stephen CawleyConservative Party56643.1%−6.9 ptsElected
2Ann Christine FryerReform UK35727.2%
3Tony HulmeLiberal Democrats19815.1%
4Paul James WestermanGreen Party1219.2%
5Yavin Michael OwensLabour Party715.4%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,313 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.great-staughton.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Sawtry · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 26.5% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −6.9 pts Valid ballots 4,112

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Simon BywaterConservative Party1,36433.2%−0.2 ptsElected
2Ross Ben MartinConservative Party1,08826.5%−6.9 ptsElected
3Rick RambridgeReform UK50512.3%
4Haydn StevensReform UK45311.0%
5Ian David ScalesGreen Party2375.8%
6Sarah Rose WilsonLiberal Democrats2065.0%
7Robin Neil SimpsonLabour Party1824.4%
8Kerry YorkLiberal Democrats771.9%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 4,112 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.sawtry.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

St Neots East · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 28.5% Proportional quota 33.3% Below quota −4.8 pts Valid ballots 2,926

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Lara Charlene Davenport-RayGreen Party95132.5%−0.8 ptsElected
2Stephen FergusonGreen Party83428.5%−4.8 ptsElected
3Alan Ronald HiltonReform UK2498.5%
4Rob MooresReform UK2358.0%
5Sally Patricia GuineeLiberal Democrats2006.8%
6Keith HarrisonLiberal Democrats1635.6%
7Gary HyamsConservative Party1525.2%
8Angela Joyce RobertsonConservative Party1424.9%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 2,926 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.st-neots-east.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Alconbury · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota −3.9 pts Valid ballots 1,390

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Ian Derek GardenerConservative Party64146.1%−3.9 ptsElected
2Roger LaneReform UK38027.3%
3Chip ColquhounGreen Party18413.2%
4Sarah CaineLiberal Democrats1309.4%
5Joy IsaacsLabour Party554.0%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,390 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.alconbury.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Great Paxton · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota −1.8 pts Valid ballots 1,363

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Stephen ClaffeyLiberal Democrats65748.2%−1.8 ptsElected
2Amanda Laurene LowerConservative Party43331.8%
3Malcolm John GaylorReform UK20515.0%
4Hollie-Ann TopliffeGreen Party685.0%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,363 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.great-paxton.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

St Ives West · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota +3.7 pts Valid ballots 1,028

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Julie Elizabeth KerrIndependent55253.7%+3.7 ptsElected
2Max MulcroneReform UK21120.5%
3Cheryl May CannonConservative Party12512.2%
4Rose Sarah WilliamsGreen Party777.5%
5Patricia Ann JordanLiberal Democrats636.1%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,028 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.st-ives-west.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index

Kimbolton · single-seat

Marginal winner 61.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Below quota +11.3 pts Valid ballots 1,487

RankCandidatePartyVotesShareBelow quotaElected
1Jonathan Alexander GrayConservative Party91261.3%+11.3 ptsElected
2David Jonathan BlakeReform UK29820.0%
3James Roger CatmurLiberal Democrats1208.1%
4Julie StarkGreen Party906.1%
5Kelly Sophia RamsbottomLabour Party674.5%

Electorate 0 · Ballots cast 1,487 · EC ward code local.huntingdonshire.kimbolton.2026-05-07 · Back to ward index