Lewes Divisions May 2026 Election results
Chailey Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Chailey Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Tim EMBLETON-ARCHARD | Labour Party Candidate | 101 |
| Elizabeth Caroline GRAHAMDIXON | Reform UK | 1,137 |
| Marion Joyce HUGHES | Liberal Democrats | 573 |
| Charlotte KEENAN | Green Party | 1,802 |
| Isabelle Margaret LININGTON | The Conservative Party Candidate | 1,114 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Chailey Division: Charlotte KEENAN - Green Party
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 5 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 10 |
| Total rejected | 15 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 4,743
Electorate: 8,927
Turnout: 53.13%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Lewes Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Lewes Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Janet Crawley | Reform UK | 398 |
| Wendy Maples | Green Party | 2,600 |
| William Webb | The Conservative Party Candidate | 174 |
| Kevin West | Liberal Democrats | 2,072 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Lewes Division: Wendy Maples
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 10 |
| Total rejected | 11 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 5,255
Electorate: 8,242
Turnout: 63.76%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Newhaven and Bishopstone Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Newhaven and Bishopstone Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Lesley BONIFACE | Liberal Democrats | 2,059 |
| Catherine BOORMAN | The Conservative Party Candidate | 339 |
| Joe MOUGHRABI | Labour Party Candidate | 95 |
| Emily O'BRIEN | Green Party | 361 |
| Archie Barry Edward WILSON | Reform UK | 1,315 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Newhaven and Bishopstone Division: Lesley BONIFACE - Liberal Democrats
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 5 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 7 |
| Total rejected | 12 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 4,046
Electorate: 7,888
Turnout: 51.29%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Ouse Valley West and Downs Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Ouse Valley West and Downs Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Wilfred David Heasman-O'Neill | The Conservative Party Candidate | 500 |
| Paule Keene | Green Party | 537 |
| Steve Kemsley | Reform UK | 861 |
| Sarah Osborne | Liberal Democrats | 2,134 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Ouse Valley West and Downs Division: Sarah Osborne
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 12 |
| Total rejected | 13 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 4,046
Electorate: 7,888
Turnout: 51.29%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Peacehaven Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Peacehaven Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Chapman | Green Party | 541 |
| Paul Davies | Labour Party Candidate | 905 |
| Nigel David Enever | The Conservative Party Candidate | 725 |
| Harry Jack Garoghan | Liberal Democrats | 241 |
| Tracy Pedro | Reform UK | 1,322 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Peacehaven Division: Tracy Pedro
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 3 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 9 |
| Total rejected | 12 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 3,746
Electorate: 9,040
Turnout: 41.44%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Ringmer and Lewes Bridge Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Ringmer and Lewes Bridge Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Janet BAAH | Liberal Democrats | 1,869 |
| Ros BREWER | Labour Party Candidate | 99 |
| Johnny DENIS | Green Party | 2,263 |
| Mark Anthony O'NEILL | Reform UK | 767 |
| Richard John TURNER | The Conservate Party Candidate | 385 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Ringmer and Lewes Bridge Division Division: Johnny Denis - Green Party
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 2 |
| Total rejected | 3 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 5,386
Electorate: 9,246
Turnout: 58.25%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Seaford North Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Seaford North Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Adeniji | Reform UK | 1,526 |
| Liz Boorman | The Conservative Party Candidate | 445 |
| Ezra Cohen | Green Party | 1,284 |
| Jane Reeves | Liberal Democrats | 1,629 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Seaford North Division: Jane Reeves
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 3 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 12 |
| Total rejected | 15 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 4,899
Electorate: 8,771
Turnout: 55.85%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Seaford South Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Seaford South Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Becky Francomb | Green Party | 474 |
| Carolyn Lambert | Liberal Democrats | 2,439 |
| Tam Large | The Conservative Party Candidate | 391 |
| Bill Payne | Reform UK | 1,019 |
| Christopher Purser | Labour Party Candidate | 108 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Seaford South Division: Carolyn Lambert
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 1 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 1 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 8 |
| Total rejected | 10 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 4,441
Electorate: 8,723
Turnout: 50.91%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG
Telscombe Division
Election of Councillors to East Sussex County Council
Telscombe Division
Held on 7th May 2026
RESULT OF POLL
I the undersigned, being the Deputy Returning Officer for the said election, hereby give notice that the total number of votes recorded for each candidate at the election was as follows:
| Name of Candidates | Description | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| Shaun BONIFACE | Liberal Democrats | 294 |
| Stephen CHAPMAN | Reform UK | 1,312 |
| Phily DAY | Green Party | 598 |
| Nikki FABRY | Labour Party Candidate | 1,111 |
| Sarah Victoria WEBSTER | The Conservative Party Candidate | 651 |
And that the under-mentioned person has been elected to serve as the Councillor for the Telscombe Division: Stephen CHAPMAN - Reform UK
Also, that the number of ballot papers rejected and not counted by me at this election was as follows:
| Reason rejected | Number rejected |
|---|---|
| Want of official mark | 0 |
| Voting for more than one candidate | 2 |
| Writing or mark by which elector could be identified | 0 |
| Unmarked or void for uncertainty | 11 |
| Total rejected | 13 |
Ballot Paper Issued: 3,979
Electorate: 8,823
Turnout: 45.10%
Deputy Returning Officer: Ian Fitzpatrick
Dated this day 8th May
Printed and Published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Lewes District Council, Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG