I, Pam Donnelly, being the Deputy Returning Officer, give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is shown below.
Election of a County Councillor for Colchester St Johns Division on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CROSS, Lisa Jane | The Green Party | 667 |
| CROW, Simon Leslie | The Conservative Party Candidate | 830 |
| DALE, Christine Frances commonly known as DALE, Christine |
Labour Party | 736 |
| DASLEY, Dean Russell commonly known as DASLEY, Dean |
Reform UK | 2120 Elected |
| SOMMERS, Natalie | Liberal Democrats | 1871 |
* If elected the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.
| 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 | 1 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 26 |
| Total | 27 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 15454
Ballot papers issued: 4373
Turnout: 40.46%
And I do hereby declare that DASLEY, Dean is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Deputy Returning Officer