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Expertise, analysis and data on all aspects of British elections

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Democracy matters at all levels of government. That’s why we’ve been collecting local election results for over 40 years. We use our unrivalled data and expertise to inform, engage and inspire anyone with a stake in Britain’s democracy.

News

29 April 2026

2026 Local elections projection: three methods of forecasting the outcome show different benchmarks for party performance


by The Elections Centre Co-director Dr Hannah Bunting
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27 April 2026

2026 Local elections preview: Yorkshire


by Adam Gray
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23 April 2026

2026 Local elections preview: Greater Manchester (part two)


by Adam Gray
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21 April 2026

2026 Local elections preview: Greater Manchester (part one)


by Adam Gray
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15 April 2026

A bumper year for local elections: more candidates, longer ballots, and worsening gender representation in 2026


by The Elections Centre Co-director Dr Hannah Bunting
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10 April 2026

2026 Local elections preview: Tyne and Wear


by Adam Gray
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7 April 2026

2026 Local elections preview: West Midlands


by Adam Gray
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31 March 2026

2026 Local elections preview: London


by Adam Gray
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