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 Maypole Division on Thursday 7 May 2026
| Name of candidate | Description | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| CARRINGTON, Alyssa Katherine | The Green Party | 563 |
| HARRIS, David commonly known as HARRIS, Dave |
Labour Party | 1618 |
| MAXWELL, Bradley commonly known as MAXWELL, Max |
Reform UK | 1812 Elected |
| SPINDLER, Michael John commonly known as SPINDLER, Mick |
Liberal Democrats | 776 |
| WAGHORN, Bevan | The Conservative Party Candidate | 523 |
* 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 | 1 |
| C - writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 1 |
| D - being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 15 |
| Total | 17 |
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 16134
Ballot papers issued: 4051
Turnout: 32.84%
And I do hereby declare that MAXWELL, Max is duly elected.
Dated Friday 8 May 2026
Pam Donnelly
Deputy Returning Officer