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Gateshead 2022

Local elections held 5 May 2022.

22 ward races

22 seats

5 elected below the proportional quota

22.7% of seats below quota

How to read this page

Each race below shows the share of valid ballots the marginal elected candidate actually won, and compares it to the proportional quota: the share that would be needed to be guaranteed that seat under any proportional voting method (1 seats + 1). For a 1-seat ward the quota is 50%; for 2 seats, 33.3%; for 3 seats, 25%.

Where the actual winning share fell below the quota, we show the gap as points under par — the editorial indictment. Above-par results are just majority mandates and pass without comment. The voting method is the subject of every observation here. Named candidates appear as the public election record requires; the cause being audited is the voting method, not the individuals. See the methodology page for derivations.

If votes were counted by party

Across the 22 wards in this cycle, parties received the vote totals below. The proportional column shows what each party would have won if the 22 seats had been allocated to those vote totals in proportion (how, with caveats). The Δ column is the actual seat count minus the proportional seat count — positive numbers are parties First-Past-the-Post over-represented in this council, negative are parties it under-represented.

Party	Votes	Vote %	Seats won	% of seats	Proportional seats	Proportional %	Δ
Labour Party	25,059	49.9%	17	77.3%	12	54.5%	+5
Liberal Democrats	12,305	24.5%	5	22.7%	5	22.7%	0
Conservative and Unionist Party	8,306	16.5%	0	0.0%	4	18.2%	-4
Green Party	4,104	8.2%	0	0.0%	1	4.5%	-1
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	315	0.6%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
SUN	63	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
ND	60	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Total	50,212	100.0%	22	100.0%	22	100.0%	0

Vote share vs seats won

The top bar is each party's share of votes cast in this council. Below, one square per seat, coloured by the party that won it — first the actual First-Past-the-Post result, then what a proportional method would have produced from the same vote totals. Divergence between the bar and the actual grid is the indictment of the method.

Vote share

Actual seats

Proportional seats

Wards in this council

Sorted with the largest gap below the quota first. Click any ward to jump to its full result.

Crawcrook & Greenside · 1 seat · won at 45.4% · +4.6 pts below quota
Birtley · 1 seat · won at 46.4% · +3.6 pts below quota
Low Fell · 1 seat · won at 48.3% · +1.7 pts below quota
Saltwell · 1 seat · won at 48.6% · +1.4 pts below quota
Dunston Hill & Whickham East · 1 seat · won at 48.7% · +1.3 pts below quota
Pelaw & Heworth · 1 seat · won at 52.3% · above quota
Blaydon · 1 seat · won at 52.9% · above quota
Winlaton & High Spen · 1 seat · won at 53.4% · above quota
Chowdene · 1 seat · won at 55.1% · above quota
Lamesley · 1 seat · won at 57.8% · above quota
High Fell · 1 seat · won at 58.1% · above quota
Windy Nook & Whitehills · 1 seat · won at 58.8% · above quota
Lobley Hill & Bensham · 1 seat · won at 59.3% · above quota
Felling · 1 seat · won at 59.4% · above quota
Ryton Crookhill & Stella · 1 seat · won at 59.7% · above quota
Deckham · 1 seat · won at 59.9% · above quota
Whickham South & Sunniside · 1 seat · won at 60.1% · above quota
Whickham North · 1 seat · won at 61.1% · above quota
Dunston & Teams · 1 seat · won at 61.5% · above quota
Chopwell & Rowlands Gill · 1 seat · won at 61.7% · above quota
Wardley & Leam Lane · 1 seat · won at 61.9% · above quota
Bridges · 1 seat · won at 65.9% · above quota

Race results

Crawcrook & Greenside · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.6 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,916

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Kelly H.	Labour Party	1,324	45.4%	Elected
2	Philipson J.	Green Party	913	31.3%
3	Coxon C.	Conservative and Unionist Party	502	17.2%
4	Jones-Lyons O.	Liberal Democrats	177	6.1%

Electorate 7,090 · Ballots cast 2,916 · EC ward code E05001072 · Back to ward index

Birtley · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +3.6 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,119

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Weatherley D.	Labour Party	984	46.4%	Elected
2	Elliott P.	Liberal Democrats	906	42.8%
3	Herdman R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	229	10.8%

Electorate 6,127 · Ballots cast 2,119 · EC ward code E05001067 · Back to ward index

Low Fell · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.7 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,207

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Welsh D.	Liberal Democrats	1,549	48.3%	Elected
2	Lawson C.	Labour Party	1,179	36.8%
3	Sterling P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	262	8.2%
4	Gorman M.	Green Party	217	6.8%

Electorate 6,882 · Ballots cast 3,207 · EC ward code E05001080 · Back to ward index

Saltwell · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.4 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,023

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Adams J.	Labour Party	984	48.6%	Elected
2	Brand L.	Liberal Democrats	771	38.1%
3	Ableson R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	191	9.4%
4	Cabral R.	ND	60	3.0%
5	Gallagher C.	SUN	17	0.8%

Electorate 6,050 · Ballots cast 2,023 · EC ward code E05001083 · Back to ward index

Dunston Hill & Whickham East · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.3 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,530

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Ord A.	Liberal Democrats	1,232	48.7%	Elected
2	Moir A.	Labour Party	809	32.0%
3	Hocking J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	286	11.3%
4	Blanchflower I.	Green Party	157	6.2%
5	Steele G.	SUN	46	1.8%

Electorate 6,587 · Ballots cast 2,530 · EC ward code E05001075 · Back to ward index

Pelaw & Heworth · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.3 pts Valid ballots 2,399

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Wintcher A.	Liberal Democrats	1,255	52.3%	Elected
2	Wheeler A.	Labour Party	995	41.5%
3	Pargam A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	149	6.2%

Electorate 6,438 · Ballots cast 2,399 · EC ward code E05001081 · Back to ward index

Blaydon · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.9 pts Valid ballots 2,055

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Moir L.	Labour Party	1,087	52.9%	Elected
2	Wilson S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	589	28.7%
3	Ashford R.	Green Party	230	11.2%
4	Tankiewicz K.	Liberal Democrats	149	7.3%

Electorate 7,112 · Ballots cast 2,055 · EC ward code E05001068 · Back to ward index

Winlaton & High Spen · single-seat

Marginal winner 53.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −3.4 pts Valid ballots 2,704

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Burns P.	Labour Party	1,443	53.4%	Elected
2	Ormiston L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	823	30.4%
3	McNally P.	Green Party	288	10.7%
4	Randall D.	Liberal Democrats	150	5.5%

Electorate 6,781 · Ballots cast 2,704 · EC ward code E05001088 · Back to ward index

Chowdene · single-seat

Marginal winner 55.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −5.1 pts Valid ballots 2,266

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Goldsworthy M.	Labour Party	1,248	55.1%	Elected
2	Potts D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	463	20.4%
3	Spours N.	Liberal Democrats	314	13.9%
4	Newell T.	Green Party	175	7.7%
5	Smith M.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	66	2.9%

Electorate 6,619 · Ballots cast 2,266 · EC ward code E05001071 · Back to ward index

Lamesley · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.8 pts Valid ballots 2,317

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	McCoid J.	Labour Party	1,340	57.8%	Elected
2	Everatt S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	605	26.1%
3	Clarke D.	Liberal Democrats	203	8.8%
4	McLean A.	Green Party	169	7.3%

Electorate 7,227 · Ballots cast 2,317 · EC ward code E05001078 · Back to ward index

High Fell · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.1 pts Valid ballots 1,705

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Gibson J.	Labour Party	991	58.1%	Elected
2	Holder T.	Liberal Democrats	284	16.7%
3	Athey F.	Conservative and Unionist Party	245	14.4%
4	Brunskill E.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	117	6.9%
5	Rubinstein G.	Green Party	68	4.0%

Electorate 5,994 · Ballots cast 1,705 · EC ward code E05001077 · Back to ward index

Windy Nook & Whitehills · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.8 pts Valid ballots 2,141

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Graham T.	Labour Party	1,259	58.8%	Elected
2	Murray K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	430	20.1%
3	Walker S.	Liberal Democrats	315	14.7%
4	Grant R.	Green Party	137	6.4%

Electorate 6,976 · Ballots cast 2,141 · EC ward code E05001087 · Back to ward index

Lobley Hill & Bensham · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.3 pts Valid ballots 2,150

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Dodds K.	Labour Party	1,274	59.3%	Elected
2	Gardiner J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	395	18.4%
3	Rickelton J.	Liberal Democrats	247	11.5%
4	Redfern A.	Green Party	234	10.9%

Electorate 6,871 · Ballots cast 2,150 · EC ward code E05001079 · Back to ward index

Felling · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.4 pts Valid ballots 1,569

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Dick B.	Labour Party	932	59.4%	Elected
2	Jackson P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	263	16.8%
3	Fawcett D.	Liberal Democrats	236	15.0%
4	Grant N.	Green Party	138	8.8%

Electorate 5,556 · Ballots cast 1,569 · EC ward code E05001076 · Back to ward index

Ryton Crookhill & Stella · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.7 pts Valid ballots 2,762

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Geddes F.	Labour Party	1,650	59.7%	Elected
2	Prince L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	452	16.4%
3	Mason A.	Green Party	336	12.2%
4	Duggan L.	Liberal Democrats	267	9.7%
5	Cooper R.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	57	2.1%

Electorate 6,872 · Ballots cast 2,762 · EC ward code E05001082 · Back to ward index

Deckham · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.9 pts Valid ballots 1,945

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Gannon M.	Labour Party	1,165	59.9%	Elected
2	Knotts J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	332	17.1%
3	Brooks G.	Green Party	200	10.3%
4	Jordison M.	Liberal Democrats	173	8.9%
5	Hall N.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	75	3.9%

Electorate 6,317 · Ballots cast 1,945 · EC ward code E05001073 · Back to ward index

Whickham South & Sunniside · single-seat

Marginal winner 60.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −10.1 pts Valid ballots 2,947

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Ord M.	Liberal Democrats	1,770	60.1%	Elected
2	Hall M.	Labour Party	695	23.6%
3	Wilson P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	346	11.7%
4	McDonald H.	Green Party	136	4.6%

Electorate 6,567 · Ballots cast 2,947 · EC ward code E05001086 · Back to ward index

Whickham North · single-seat

Marginal winner 61.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −11.1 pts Valid ballots 2,472

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Craig P.	Liberal Democrats	1,510	61.1%	Elected
2	Bowe J.	Labour Party	707	28.6%
3	Callanan J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	255	10.3%

Electorate 6,183 · Ballots cast 2,472 · EC ward code E05001085 · Back to ward index

Dunston & Teams · single-seat

Marginal winner 61.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −11.5 pts Valid ballots 1,718

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Burnett D.	Labour Party	1,057	61.5%	Elected
2	Guthrie J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	303	17.6%
3	Blanchflower A.	Green Party	207	12.0%
4	Gordon B.	Liberal Democrats	151	8.8%

Electorate 6,124 · Ballots cast 1,718 · EC ward code E05001074 · Back to ward index

Chopwell & Rowlands Gill · single-seat

Marginal winner 61.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −11.7 pts Valid ballots 2,669

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Caffrey L.	Labour Party	1,648	61.7%	Elected
2	Derrick B.	Conservative and Unionist Party	520	19.5%
3	Aspinall J.	Green Party	311	11.7%
4	Callender J.	Liberal Democrats	190	7.1%

Electorate 6,693 · Ballots cast 2,669 · EC ward code E05009313 · Back to ward index

Wardley & Leam Lane · single-seat

Marginal winner 61.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −11.9 pts Valid ballots 2,061

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Potts S.	Labour Party	1,275	61.9%	Elected
2	McNeil J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	395	19.2%
3	Stanaway R.	Liberal Democrats	203	9.8%
4	Price A.	Green Party	188	9.1%

Electorate 5,956 · Ballots cast 2,061 · EC ward code E05001084 · Back to ward index

Bridges · single-seat

Marginal winner 65.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −15.9 pts Valid ballots 1,537

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Douglas A.	Labour Party	1,013	65.9%	Elected
2	Backley M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	271	17.6%
3	Cooper G.	Liberal Democrats	253	16.5%

Electorate 5,710 · Ballots cast 1,537 · EC ward code E05001069 · Back to ward index