Southampton local by-election
Shirley ward by-election
This election was held on Thursday 26 February 2026.
This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.
7 candidates stood in the Shirley ward by-election.
| Electorate | 10,160 |
|---|---|
| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,582 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 7 |
| Turnout | 35% |
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James Clark
Labour Party
954 votes
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Paul Chance
Reform UK
681 votes
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Joanne Clements
Green Party
539 votes
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Andy Palmer
Conservative and Unionist Party
288 votes
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Andrew Douglas Pope
Independent Network
122 votes
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David Cowley
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
16 votes
Next election
The next election for Shirley ward by-election is due to take place on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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