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Gateshead 2023

Local elections held 4 May 2023.

22 ward races

22 seats

2 elected below the proportional quota

9.1% 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	24,456	50.2%	15	68.2%	12	54.5%	+3
Liberal Democrats	13,363	27.4%	7	31.8%	6	27.3%	+1
Conservative and Unionist Party	6,079	12.5%	0	0.0%	3	13.6%	-3
Green Party	3,654	7.5%	0	0.0%	1	4.5%	-1
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	664	1.4%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Independent	281	0.6%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Reform UK	135	0.3%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
SUN	75	0.2%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Total	48,707	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.

Saltwell · 1 seat · won at 45.2% · +4.8 pts below quota
Crawcrook & Greenside · 1 seat · won at 48.1% · +1.9 pts below quota
Dunston Hill & Whickham East · 1 seat · won at 51.7% · above quota
Pelaw & Heworth · 1 seat · won at 52.7% · above quota
Birtley · 1 seat · won at 56.6% · above quota
Deckham · 1 seat · won at 56.7% · above quota
Ryton Crookhill & Stella · 1 seat · won at 57.4% · above quota
Winlaton & High Spen · 1 seat · won at 57.5% · above quota
Chowdene · 1 seat · won at 57.6% · above quota
Bridges · 1 seat · won at 58.2% · above quota
Low Fell · 1 seat · won at 59.0% · above quota
Lobley Hill & Bensham · 1 seat · won at 59.6% · above quota
Dunston & Teams · 1 seat · won at 61.0% · above quota
Windy Nook & Whitehills · 1 seat · won at 62.2% · above quota
Lamesley · 1 seat · won at 62.7% · above quota
Felling · 1 seat · won at 62.9% · above quota
Whickham North · 1 seat · won at 63.9% · above quota
Whickham South & Sunniside · 1 seat · won at 64.3% · above quota
Blaydon · 1 seat · won at 65.6% · above quota
Wardley & Leam Lane · 1 seat · won at 66.3% · above quota
Chopwell & Rowlands Gill · 1 seat · won at 66.8% · above quota
High Fell · 1 seat · won at 72.9% · above quota

Race results

Saltwell · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.8 pts below quota Valid ballots 1,989

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Brand, L.	Liberal Democrats	900	45.2%	Elected
2	Waugh, R.	Labour Party	842	42.3%
3	Rubinstein, G.	Green Party	124	6.2%
4	Ableson, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	123	6.2%

Electorate 6,165 · Ballots cast 1,989 · Back to ward index

Crawcrook & Greenside · single-seat

Marginal winner 48.1% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +1.9 pts below quota Valid ballots 2,857

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Henderson, K.	Labour Party	1,374	48.1%	Elected
2	Philipson, J.	Green Party	1,017	35.6%
3	Coxon, C.	Conservative and Unionist Party	319	11.2%
4	Jones-Lyons, O.	Liberal Democrats	147	5.1%

Electorate 7,137 · Ballots cast 2,857 · Back to ward index

Dunston Hill & Whickham East · single-seat

Marginal winner 51.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −1.7 pts Valid ballots 2,419

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Anderson, V.	Liberal Democrats	1,250	51.7%	Elected
2	Moir, A.	Labour Party	698	28.9%
3	Blanchflower, I.	Green Party	201	8.3%
4	Hocking, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	195	8.1%
5	Steele, G.	SUN	75	3.1%

Electorate 6,557 · Ballots cast 2,419 · Back to ward index

Pelaw & Heworth · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.7 pts Valid ballots 2,279

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Diston, J.	Liberal Democrats	1,202	52.7%	Elected
2	Maddison, H.	Labour Party	862	37.8%
3	Boldrini, N.	Green Party	139	6.1%
4	Pargam, A.	Conservative and Unionist Party	76	3.3%

Electorate 6,427 · Ballots cast 2,279 · Back to ward index

Birtley · single-seat

Marginal winner 56.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −6.6 pts Valid ballots 2,161

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Elliott, P.	Liberal Democrats	1,224	56.6%	Elected
2	Davison, C.	Labour Party	768	35.5%
3	Callanan, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	169	7.8%

Electorate 6,132 · Ballots cast 2,161 · Back to ward index

Deckham · single-seat

Marginal winner 56.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −6.7 pts Valid ballots 1,896

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Oliphant, T.	Labour Party	1,075	56.7%	Elected
2	Knotts, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	220	11.6%
3	Fawcett, D.	Liberal Democrats	220	11.6%
4	Brooks, G.	Green Party	194	10.2%
5	Kelly, R.	Reform UK	135	7.1%
6	Hall, N.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	52	2.7%

Electorate 6,257 · Ballots cast 1,896 · Back to ward index

Ryton Crookhill & Stella · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.4 pts Valid ballots 2,690

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Geddes, A.	Labour Party	1,545	57.4%	Elected
2	Mason, A.	Green Party	315	11.7%
3	Wilson, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	286	10.6%
4	Musgrove, D.	Independent	281	10.4%
5	Duggan, L.	Liberal Democrats	215	8.0%
6	Cooper, R.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	48	1.8%

Electorate 6,904 · Ballots cast 2,690 · Back to ward index

Winlaton & High Spen · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.5 pts Valid ballots 2,507

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hall, M.	Labour Party	1,441	57.5%	Elected
2	Ormston, L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	642	25.6%
3	McNally, P.	Green Party	298	11.9%
4	Randall, D.	Liberal Democrats	126	5.0%

Electorate 6,842 · Ballots cast 2,507 · Back to ward index

Chowdene · single-seat

Marginal winner 57.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −7.6 pts Valid ballots 2,161

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Wood, K.	Labour Party	1,245	57.6%	Elected
2	Potts, D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	408	18.9%
3	Kenyon, J.	Liberal Democrats	295	13.7%
4	Newell, T.	Green Party	118	5.5%
5	Robertson, M.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	95	4.4%

Electorate 6,533 · Ballots cast 2,161 · Back to ward index

Bridges · single-seat

Marginal winner 58.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −8.2 pts Valid ballots 1,552

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Goldsworthy, B.	Labour Party	904	58.2%	Elected
2	Backley, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	248	16.0%
3	Blanchflower, A.	Green Party	223	14.4%
4	Cooper, G.	Liberal Democrats	177	11.4%

Electorate 5,678 · Ballots cast 1,552 · Back to ward index

Low Fell · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.0 pts Valid ballots 3,112

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Beadle, R.	Liberal Democrats	1,836	59.0%	Elected
2	Humphries, V.	Labour Party	833	26.8%
3	Gorman, M.	Green Party	297	9.5%
4	Sterling, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	146	4.7%

Electorate 6,846 · Ballots cast 3,112 · Back to ward index

Lobley Hill & Bensham · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.6 pts Valid ballots 2,150

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	McMaster, E.	Labour Party	1,282	59.6%	Elected
2	Gardiner, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	336	15.6%
3	Rickelton, J.	Liberal Democrats	274	12.7%
4	Redfern, A.	Green Party	258	12.0%

Electorate 6,886 · Ballots cast 2,150 · Back to ward index

Dunston & Teams · single-seat

Marginal winner 61.0% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −11.0 pts Valid ballots 1,632

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Haley, G.	Labour Party	996	61.0%	Elected
2	Walls, A.	Liberal Democrats	345	21.1%
3	Guthrie, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	291	17.8%

Electorate 5,971 · Ballots cast 1,632 · Back to ward index

Windy Nook & Whitehills · single-seat

Marginal winner 62.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −12.2 pts Valid ballots 1,964

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Turnbull, J.	Labour Party	1,221	62.2%	Elected
2	Murray, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	353	18.0%
3	Walker, S.	Liberal Democrats	253	12.9%
4	Grant, R.	Green Party	137	7.0%

Electorate 6,908 · Ballots cast 1,964 · Back to ward index

Lamesley · single-seat

Marginal winner 62.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −12.7 pts Valid ballots 2,204

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Gallagher, S.	Labour Party	1,382	62.7%	Elected
2	Herdman, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	419	19.0%
3	Stanaway, R.	Liberal Democrats	219	9.9%
4	Grant, N.	Green Party	184	8.3%

Electorate 7,178 · Ballots cast 2,204 · Back to ward index

Felling · single-seat

Marginal winner 62.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −12.9 pts Valid ballots 1,457

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Kasfiks, G.	Labour Party	916	62.9%	Elected
2	Jackson, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	255	17.5%
3	McLean, A.	Green Party	149	10.2%
4	Waqas, M.	Liberal Democrats	137	9.4%

Electorate 5,573 · Ballots cast 1,457 · Back to ward index

Whickham North · single-seat

Marginal winner 63.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −13.9 pts Valid ballots 2,341

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Ord, C.	Liberal Democrats	1,497	63.9%	Elected
2	Bowe, J.	Labour Party	647	27.6%
3	Callanan, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	197	8.4%

Electorate 6,153 · Ballots cast 2,341 · Back to ward index

Whickham South & Sunniside · single-seat

Marginal winner 64.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −14.3 pts Valid ballots 2,846

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Wallace, J.	Liberal Democrats	1,829	64.3%	Elected
2	Grist, S.	Labour Party	662	23.3%
3	Wilson, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	273	9.6%
4	Byers, J.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	82	2.9%

Electorate 6,511 · Ballots cast 2,846 · Back to ward index

Blaydon · single-seat

Marginal winner 65.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −15.6 pts Valid ballots 2,001

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Brain, M.	Labour Party	1,312	65.6%	Elected
2	Hawkins, S.	Liberal Democrats	353	17.6%
3	Bohill, E.	Conservative and Unionist Party	219	10.9%
4	Allen, T.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	117	5.8%

Electorate 7,079 · Ballots cast 2,001 · Back to ward index

Wardley & Leam Lane · single-seat

Marginal winner 66.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −16.3 pts Valid ballots 1,887

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Green, J.	Labour Party	1,251	66.3%	Elected
2	Jordison, M.	Liberal Democrats	338	17.9%
3	McNeil, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	298	15.8%

Electorate 5,900 · Ballots cast 1,887 · Back to ward index

Chopwell & Rowlands Gill · single-seat

Marginal winner 66.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −16.8 pts Valid ballots 2,517

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Mcnestry, M.	Labour Party	1,681	66.8%	Elected
2	Prince, L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	402	16.0%
3	Callender, J.	Liberal Democrats	316	12.6%
4	Dodds, T.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	118	4.7%

Electorate 6,715 · Ballots cast 2,517 · Back to ward index

High Fell · single-seat

Marginal winner 72.9% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −22.9 pts Valid ballots 2,085

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Walker, K.	Labour Party	1,519	72.9%	Elected
2	Bell, L.	Liberal Democrats	210	10.1%
3	Athey, F.	Conservative and Unionist Party	204	9.8%
4	Brunskill, E.	Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition	152	7.3%

Electorate 5,947 · Ballots cast 2,085 · Back to ward index