Gillingham No 6 - Election - 5 May 1977

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An election was held in Gillingham No 6 division on 5 May 1977 to elect one councillor.

Prior to the election, the seat was held by Labour. Following the election, the Conservatives gained the seat from Labour.

G. Theobald was elected as councillor for the division.

Result

The following result was declared by the returning officer:

Candidate Votes %

Theobald G. G. Theobald
Conservative 1,695 54.5%

Harriott Ms. P. Ms. P. Harriott *
Labour 1,176 37.8%

Stone Ms. B. Ms. B. Stone
Liberal 145 4.7%

Cook G. G. Cook
National Front 94 3.0%

Turnout 35.6%

Conservative gain from Labour

Candidate	Votes	%
Theobald G. G. Theobald Conservative	1,695	54.5%
Harriott Ms. P. Ms. P. Harriott * Labour	1,176	37.8%
Stone Ms. B. Ms. B. Stone Liberal	145	4.7%
Cook G. G. Cook National Front	94	3.0%
Turnout		35.6%
Conservative gain from Labour

* Denotes a councillor standing for re-election.

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

Vote Share

Vote Change

Swing

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.

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