By-election result
Christleton and Huntington (Cheshire West and Chester) by-election
Christleton and Huntington (Cheshire West and Chester)
11 Jun 2026
Winner
Conservatives
About this by-election result
Christleton and Huntington By-Election 2026: Voters Head to the Polls in Cheshire West and Chester
Residents in the Christleton and Huntington ward of Cheshire West and Chester went to the polls on Thursday 11 June 2026 to elect a new councillor in a by-election triggered following the death of Conservative councillor Stuart Parker MBE.
The contest attracted candidates from five of the UK's main political parties, with voters choosing a single representative under the First Past the Post electoral system.
Why Was the By-Election Held?
The by-election was called after the passing of Councillor Stuart Parker MBE, who had represented the Christleton and Huntington ward since being elected in 2023. The ward is one of the more politically competitive areas within Cheshire West and Chester, making the result closely watched by local political parties and campaigners.
Candidates Standing in the Election
Voters were presented with a choice of five candidates:
Steve Davies (Green Party)
Martin Andrew Kemp (Reform UK)
Stephen James Mosley (Conservative Party)
Fran Riley (Labour Party)
Chris Ward (Liberal Democrats)
The election featured a broad range of political viewpoints, with parties campaigning on local issues including public services, road maintenance, community facilities, planning, transport and council accountability.
Political Background
The seat was previously held by the Conservatives. However, local political dynamics have shifted in recent years. At the 2023 Cheshire West and Chester Council election, Conservatives won both seats in the ward, although Green Party candidate Steve Davies came close to election. Meanwhile, the ward's remaining councillor, Mark Williams, later left the Conservative Party and joined Reform UK.
As a result, the by-election was seen by many observers as an important test of support for the Conservatives, Reform UK, Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party in a changing local political landscape.
Residents in the Christleton and Huntington ward of Cheshire West and Chester went to the polls on Thursday 11 June 2026 to elect a new councillor in a by-election triggered following the death of Conservative councillor Stuart Parker MBE.
The contest attracted candidates from five of the UK's main political parties, with voters choosing a single representative under the First Past the Post electoral system.
Why Was the By-Election Held?
The by-election was called after the passing of Councillor Stuart Parker MBE, who had represented the Christleton and Huntington ward since being elected in 2023. The ward is one of the more politically competitive areas within Cheshire West and Chester, making the result closely watched by local political parties and campaigners.
Candidates Standing in the Election
Voters were presented with a choice of five candidates:
Steve Davies (Green Party)
Martin Andrew Kemp (Reform UK)
Stephen James Mosley (Conservative Party)
Fran Riley (Labour Party)
Chris Ward (Liberal Democrats)
The election featured a broad range of political viewpoints, with parties campaigning on local issues including public services, road maintenance, community facilities, planning, transport and council accountability.
Political Background
The seat was previously held by the Conservatives. However, local political dynamics have shifted in recent years. At the 2023 Cheshire West and Chester Council election, Conservatives won both seats in the ward, although Green Party candidate Steve Davies came close to election. Meanwhile, the ward's remaining councillor, Mark Williams, later left the Conservative Party and joined Reform UK.
As a result, the by-election was seen by many observers as an important test of support for the Conservatives, Reform UK, Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party in a changing local political landscape.
Results / Vote Share
Conservative Party
Stephen James Mosley
32.90%
1,214 votes
Green Party
Stephen McArdle Davies
30.40%
1,122 votes
Reform UK
Martin Andrew Kemp
17.20%
635 votes
Labour Party
Frances Elizabeth Riley
10.50%
389 votes
Liberal Democrats
Christopher John Ward
9.00%
331 votes
Source / Methodology
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