The two Exeter City Council elections which were held yesterday have been declared. With one seat going to Reform and the other to Labour. Results for Devon County Councils elections are due later today.
2025 Exeter City Council By-Elections on 1 May Election Results
Election Date: 1 May 2025
Mincinglake and Whipton Ward
|
Name of Candidate |
Description (if any) |
Number of votes |
Elected? |
|
AYRES Martin |
Green Party Candidate |
251 |
|
|
BALDWIN Ian Anthony |
The Conservative Party Candidate |
189 |
|
|
BLACK Paula |
Labour and Co-operative Party |
630 |
|
|
MARTIN Angela |
Independent |
259 |
|
|
PAYNE Tony |
Reform UK |
789 |
YES |
|
RICHARDS Paul Stephen |
Liberal Democrat |
147 |
|
Electorate: 6505
Ballot Papers Issued: 2270
Rejected Ballot Papers: 5
Turnout 34.9%
Topsham Ward
|
Name of Candidate |
Description (if any) |
Number of votes |
Elected? |
|
COOKSON |
Labour Party |
933 |
YES |
|
HILL Edward Clive Andrew |
Reform UK |
760 |
|
|
SPARKES Keith Andrew |
The Conservative Party Candidate |
905 |
|
|
THOMAS Philip Alexander |
Liberal Democrat |
349 |
|
|
WOTTON Greg |
Green Party Candidate |
339 |
|
Electorate: 8262
Ballot Papers Issued: 3293
Rejected Ballot Papers: 10

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