I, Pam Donnelly, being the Returning Officer, give notice that the number of votes recorded for each candidate is shown below.
Election of a City Councillor for Mersea and Pyefleet Ward on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description, if any | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| CORNISH, Heidi Elke commonly known as CORNISH, Heidi |
The Green Party | 597 |
| DAVIDSON, Robert Alec | Conservative Party Candidate | 1573 Elected |
| ELDRED, Natalie | Labour Party | 225 |
| KNIGHT, John Micheal | Liberal Democrats | 254 |
| PERERA, Christopher Paul | Reform UK | 1468 |
* If elected, the word 'Elected' appears against the number of votes.
| Reason | Number of ballot papers |
|---|---|
| A - want of an official mark | 0 |
| B - voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 1 |
| C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 16 |
| Total | 17 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 8121
Ballot papers issued:
Turnout:
And I do hereby declare that DAVIDSON, Robert Alec is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Returning Officer