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 Wivenhoe St Andrew Division on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CANESSA, Andrew | The Green Party | 787 |
| CORY, Mark Alan | Liberal Democrats | 2154 Elected |
| SWAIN, Daryl Marven commonly known as SWAIN, Daryl |
Reform UK | 979 |
| THOMPSON, Christopher Leslie Frank | Conservative Party Candidate | 234 |
| YOUNG, Julie Ann commonly known as YOUNG, Julie |
Labour and Co-operative Party | 826 |
* 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 | 4 |
| C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 9 |
| Total | 13 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 14447
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:
And I do hereby declare that CORY, Mark Alan is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Deputy Returning Officer