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 Mersea and Tiptree Division on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CORNISH, Heidi Elke commonly known as CORNISH, Heidi |
The Green Party | 1043 |
| DUNDAS, Paul Alistair | The Conservative Party Candidate | 2934 |
| GILHEANY, Michael commonly known as GILHEANY, Barry |
Labour Party | 495 |
| MORLEY, Jacqueline Betty commonly known as MORLEY, Jacqui |
Liberal Democrats | 488 |
| PERERA, Christopher Paul | Reform UK | 3105 Elected |
* 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 | 2 |
| C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 22 |
| Total | 24 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 16773
Ballot papers issued:8100
Turnout: 48.29%
And I do hereby declare that PERERA, Christopher Paul is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Deputy Returning Officer