Labour candidates for the 2026 Hampshire County Council elections announced
Farnham and Bordon Labour Party has announced its slate of candidates for the 2026 Hampshire County Council elections on Thursday 7 May, presenting a dedicated team committed to strengthening the local community and improving services for residents.
In Hampshire we are proud to stand the following for the Hampshire County Council divisions:
- Liphook, Headley and Grayshott – Diana Lovelock
- Whitehill, Bordon and Lindford – Dave Hedley
John Gaskell, Chair of the Farnham and Bordon Labour Party said: “We are proud to present such a strong and diverse team of candidates, all of whom are passionate about improving life for local residents. From tackling antisocial behaviour to enhancing local infrastructure, our candidates are ready to get to work and deliver real change for our communities.”
Labour is committed to putting residents first, ensuring a fairer, more sustainable future for all. The candidates look forward to meeting residents and engaging in discussions about their priorities for the area.
County Councillors represent all the people within their divisions and use their local knowledge to help the Council make decisions on the services provided to Hampshire’s 1.4 million residents (excluding Southampton and Portsmouth), including education, roads and social care for vulnerable children and adults, as well as access to the countryside and libraries.
How to vote
To vote in Hampshire, residents must be registered on the electoral roll by Monday 20 April.
Voters can cast their ballots in person, by post, or by proxy, but if you plan to vote in person, remember to bring an accepted form of photo identification.
The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday, April 21.
The government website Vote in UK elections – GOV.UK has full details – including how to register, apply for a postal vote, or acceptable forms of ID for voting in person.
