Gillingham No 2 - Election - 12 April 1973

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An election was held in Gillingham No 2 division on 12 April 1973 to elect one councillor.

It was the first election to be held in the ward following a boundary review. Labour won the new seat.

Maureen Ovenden was elected as councillor for the division.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Ovenden Ms. M. Ms. M. Ovenden
Labour 2,347 59.2%

Baldwin D. D. Baldwin
Conservative 1,618 40.8%

Turnout 38.0%

Labour win (new ward)

Candidate	Votes	%
Ovenden Ms. M. Ms. M. Ovenden Labour	2,347	59.2%
Baldwin D. D. Baldwin Conservative	1,618	40.8%
Turnout		38.0%
Labour win (new ward)

To order the candidates by name or number of votes received, click on the appropriate column heading.

Vote Share

Vote share for the electoral division is calculated using the "top vote" method, which uses the candidate from each party with the highest number of votes.

Next election

5 May 1977 »