Types of elections in Gosport

Find out about the different types of elections held in Gosport.

Gosport Borough Council elections

Gosport Borough is divided into 14 wards, each represented by two local councillors. Elections are held on a two-year cycle, with half of the council elected every two years.

The most recent Gosport Borough Council elections took place on Thursday, 2 May 2024. The next elections are scheduled for May 2026.

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Hampshire County Council elections

Elections for all divisions of Hampshire County Council take place every four years.

In Gosport, five County Councillors are elected across four County divisions:

Bridgemary - 1 Councillor
Hardway - 1 Councillor
Lee - 1 Councillor
Leesland & Town - 2 Councillors

The most recent Hampshire County Council elections were held on Thursday, 6 May 2021. The next elections are scheduled for May 2026.

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Police and Crime Commissioner elections

Elections for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner are held every four years.

The most recent election took place on Thursday, 2 May 2024, with the next scheduled for May 2028.

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UK Parliamentary General elections

General elections to the UK Parliament are usually held every five years. However, an election can be called at any time within this period if Parliament is dissolved.

During a general election, voters cast one vote to elect a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent their constituency in the House of Commons. Gosport has one parliamentary constituency, meaning it elects one MP.

The most recent UK Parliamentary general election took place on Thursday, 4 July 2024.

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