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Find details below of past elections that have taken place in Somerset (by district) and how to request older election information.
Police and Crime Commissioner Election
An election was held for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Avon and Somerset Police Area on Thursday 2 May 2024.
You can find out more on our Police and Crime Commissioner election page
Mendip election information
Mendip South Division of Somerset Council notices – Thursday 2 May 2024
Mendip South by election result
A by election was held on 2 May for a vacant seat in the two-seat Mendip South division on Somerset Council.
The result is as follows:
- Rob Reed, Liberal Democrat 1,313 (Elected)
- Ken Maddock, Conservative Party 1,122
- Michael Smyth, Green Party 200
- David Oakensen, Labour Party 139
The turnout was 36.07%; 14 ballot papers were rejected.
Election of Councillor to Somerset Council Mendip South Division
Election of a Councillor for the Mendip South Division
Wells – 25 January 2024
Referendum on the adoption of the Wells Neighbourhood Plan
Wells Neighbourhood Plan Area Referendum
Wells Neighbourhood Plan area
You can find more information about Wells on the Neighbourhood Plans in production page
Sedgemoor election information
Bridgwater Fairfax East – 18 December 2023
Election of one Councillor for Fairfax East, Bridgwater Town Council
Election of Councillor for the Bridgwater Fairfax East Parish Ward
Election of Parish Councillor to Bridgwater Fairfax East Parish Ward
Highbridge – 18 December 2023
Election of one Councillor for Highbridge Ward, Burnham and Highbridge Town Council
Election of Councillor for the Burnham and Highbridge Parish Ward
Election of Parish Councillor to Burnham and Highbridge Parish Ward
Somerset West and Taunton election information
Taunton Town Council (Wellsprings and Rowbarton Ward) – 2 May 2024
Election of one Councillor for Taunton Town Council
Taunton Town Council Wellsprings and Rowbarton Ward
Taunton Town Council Wellsprings and Rowbarton Ward
Bishops Lydeard – 21 December 2023
Election of a Parish Councillor for Bishops Lydeard
Bishops Lydeard Parish Council - 21 December 2023
Bishops Lydeard Parish Council by-election
Bishops Lydeard - 21 December 2023
Bishops Lydeard Parish Council
Cutcombe Parish Council – 20 July 2023
Declaration of results Cutcombe Parish Council 20 July 2023
Notice of Poll – Election of a Councillor for Cutcombe Parish Council – 20 July 2023
Notice of Election – Cutcombe Parish Council (3 August 2023)
Statement of Persons Nominated Notice (3 August 2023)
Notice of Poll – Election of a Councillor for Cutcombe Parish Council – 3 August 2023
South Somerset election information
Somerton – 28 March 2024
Election of one Councillor for the Somerton Electoral Division