UK Parliamentary election (general election)
Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected to Parliament for a five year period.
However, the Government may hold a Parliamentary election at any time within the five year period.
All MPs are elected at the same time. If a seat falls vacant between the elections, then a by-election is held in that constituency.
The most recent UK Parliamentary election was held in July 2024.
County elections - Hampshire County Council
Hampshire County Council elect all the local councillors every 4 years. The area of East Hampshire is represented by 7 county councillors.
The last elections were held on Thursday 6 May 2021.
The next Hampshire County Council election is scheduled for May 2026.
District council elections
East Hampshire District Council has 43 elected district councillors each representing 1 of 31 wards within the East Hampshire area.
Electors vote for the candidates who are standing for the ward they are registered within.
There are currently no district council elections planned in 2026.
Parish council elections
Parish councils are responsible for services such as allotments, bus shelters, cemeteries, community centres, footpaths, public clocks, public conveniences, recreation facilities and war memorials.
Each Parish council covers a small area – usually about one or two villages. Elections are held every four years. If a seat falls vacant between the elections, then a by-election may be held in that parish.
Police and Crime Commissioner election
Police and Crime Commissioners replaced local police authorities in 2012. Police and Crime Commissioners are responsible for holding the police to account for the public.
The most recent Police and Crime Commissioner election was held in May 2024.