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Kirklees 2023

Local elections held 4 May 2023.

23 ward races

24 seats

11 elected below the proportional quota

45.8% 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 23 wards in this cycle, parties received the vote totals below. The proportional column shows what each party would have won if the 24 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	43,661	42.6%	14	58.3%	11	45.8%	+3
Conservative and Unionist Party	31,190	30.4%	5	20.8%	8	33.3%	-3
Liberal Democrats	13,939	13.6%	4	16.7%	3	12.5%	+1
Green Party	10,733	10.5%	1	4.2%	2	8.3%	-1
Independent	2,519	2.5%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Reform UK	321	0.3%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Yorkshire Party	61	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Social Democratic Party	53	0.1%	0	0.0%	0	0.0%	0
Total	102,477	100.0%	24	100.0%	24	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.

Holme Valley North · 1 seat · won at 32.6% · +17.4 pts below quota
Mirfield · 1 seat · won at 39.5% · +10.5 pts below quota
Golcar · 1 seat · won at 41.7% · +8.3 pts below quota
Ashbrow · 2 seats · won at 26.5% · +6.8 pts below quota
Batley East · 1 seat · won at 44.3% · +5.7 pts below quota
Holme Valley South · 1 seat · won at 45.5% · +4.5 pts below quota
Denby Dale · 1 seat · won at 45.5% · +4.5 pts below quota
Almondbury · 1 seat · won at 46.3% · +3.7 pts below quota
Lindley · 1 seat · won at 46.4% · +3.6 pts below quota
Birstall & Birkenshaw · 1 seat · won at 49.2% · +0.8 pts below quota
Kirkburton · 1 seat · won at 50.3% · above quota
Colne Valley · 1 seat · won at 50.4% · above quota
Crosland Moor & Netherton · 1 seat · won at 52.3% · above quota
Dalton · 1 seat · won at 52.4% · above quota
Liversedge & Gomersal · 1 seat · won at 54.2% · above quota
Dewsbury East · 1 seat · won at 55.6% · above quota
Dewsbury West · 1 seat · won at 56.8% · above quota
Batley West · 1 seat · won at 59.4% · above quota
Heckmondwike · 1 seat · won at 64.3% · above quota
Newsome · 1 seat · won at 64.3% · above quota
Dewsbury South · 1 seat · won at 65.7% · above quota
Greenhead · 1 seat · won at 67.3% · above quota
Cleckheaton · 1 seat · won at 67.8% · above quota

Race results

Holme Valley North · single-seat

Marginal winner 32.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +17.4 pts below quota Valid ballots 5,305

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Bellamy, D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,730	32.6%	Elected
2	Murtagh, J.	Labour Party	1,527	28.8%
3	Noon, R.	Independent	1,338	25.2%
4	Midgley, S.	Green Party	335	6.3%
5	Gannon, S.	Independent	196	3.7%
6	Hill, K.	Liberal Democrats	153	2.9%
7	Finch, M.	Independent	26	0.5%

Electorate 13,463 · Ballots cast 5,305 · Back to ward index

Mirfield · single-seat

Marginal winner 39.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +10.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 5,199

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Ali, I.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,052	39.5%	Elected
2	Kernan, G.	Labour Party	1,866	35.9%
3	Whittingham, C.	Green Party	695	13.4%
4	Griffith-Jones, S.	Reform UK	321	6.2%
5	Bird, S.	Liberal Democrats	265	5.1%

Electorate 15,672 · Ballots cast 5,199 · Back to ward index

Golcar · single-seat

Marginal winner 41.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +8.3 pts below quota Valid ballots 4,182

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Marchington, A.	Liberal Democrats	1,743	41.7%	Elected
2	Sewell, A.	Labour Party	1,581	37.8%
3	Firth-Walker, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	511	12.2%
4	Roberts, N.	Green Party	270	6.5%
5	Finch, M.	Independent	77	1.8%

Electorate 13,885 · Ballots cast 4,182 · Back to ward index

Ashbrow · 2-seat (bloc vote)

Marginal winner 26.5% Proportional quota 33.3% Difference +6.8 pts below quota Valid ballots 6,650

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Pinnock, A.	Labour Party	2,092	31.5%	Elected
2	Shahbaz, Z.	Labour Party	1,763	26.5%	Elected
3	Carthy, I.	Conservative and Unionist Party	927	13.9%
4	Roberts, I.	Conservative and Unionist Party	848	12.8%
5	Smithson, B.	Green Party	412	6.2%
6	Din, H.	Green Party	344	5.2%
7	Singh, M.	Liberal Democrats	264	4.0%

Electorate 14,194 · Ballots cast 6,650 · Back to ward index

Batley East · single-seat

Marginal winner 44.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +5.7 pts below quota Valid ballots 4,460

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Zaman, H.	Labour Party	1,978	44.3%	Elected
2	Mayet, H.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,964	44.0%
3	Long, G.	Liberal Democrats	262	5.9%
4	Duffy, S.	Green Party	256	5.7%

Electorate 13,140 · Ballots cast 4,460 · Back to ward index

Holme Valley South · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 6,124

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Davies, P.	Labour Party	2,785	45.5%	Elected
2	Brook, D.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,585	42.2%
3	Gould, D.	Green Party	478	7.8%
4	Bloom, J.	Liberal Democrats	276	4.5%

Electorate 15,198 · Ballots cast 6,124 · Back to ward index

Denby Dale · single-seat

Marginal winner 45.5% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +4.5 pts below quota Valid ballots 5,311

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	McKerchar, H.	Labour Party	2,417	45.5%	Elected
2	Watson, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,164	40.7%
3	Shaw, M.	Green Party	253	4.8%
4	Baskeyfield, A.	Liberal Democrats	251	4.7%
5	Tilt, J.	Independent	226	4.3%

Electorate 13,383 · Ballots cast 5,311 · Back to ward index

Almondbury · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +3.7 pts below quota Valid ballots 4,117

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Davies, P.	Liberal Democrats	1,906	46.3%	Elected
2	Carthy, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,048	25.5%
3	Colling, P.	Labour Party	832	20.2%
4	Taylor, P.	Green Party	243	5.9%
5	McCabe, J.	Independent	88	2.1%

Electorate 13,440 · Ballots cast 4,117 · Back to ward index

Lindley · single-seat

Marginal winner 46.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +3.6 pts below quota Valid ballots 5,704

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Smith, A.	Liberal Democrats	2,649	46.4%	Elected
2	McGuin, R.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,783	31.3%
3	Ahmed, M.	Labour Party	932	16.3%
4	Green, C.	Green Party	258	4.5%
5	Chalker, M.	Independent	82	1.4%

Electorate 15,485 · Ballots cast 5,704 · Back to ward index

Birstall & Birkenshaw · single-seat

Marginal winner 49.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference +0.8 pts below quota Valid ballots 3,738

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Sheard, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,839	49.2%	Elected
2	Smith, J.	Labour Party	1,363	36.5%
3	Walsh, L.	Liberal Democrats	323	8.6%
4	Akram, T.	Green Party	160	4.3%
5	Steele, M.	Social Democratic Party	53	1.4%

Electorate 12,881 · Ballots cast 3,738 · Back to ward index

Kirkburton · single-seat

Marginal winner 50.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −0.3 pts Valid ballots 4,594

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Taylor, J.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,311	50.3%	Elected
2	Bowen, E.	Labour Party	1,066	23.2%
3	Burton, R.	Green Party	953	20.7%
4	Armistead, C.	Liberal Democrats	172	3.7%
5	Beck, L.	Independent	92	2.0%

Electorate 12,747 · Ballots cast 4,594 · Back to ward index

Colne Valley · single-seat

Marginal winner 50.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −0.4 pts Valid ballots 5,047

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Addy, B.	Labour Party	2,543	50.4%	Elected
2	Barnett, I.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,336	26.5%
3	Marchington, J.	Liberal Democrats	689	13.7%
4	Norman, J.	Green Party	479	9.5%

Electorate 13,632 · Ballots cast 5,047 · Back to ward index

Crosland Moor & Netherton · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.3 pts Valid ballots 4,280

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Safdar, I.	Labour Party	2,237	52.3%	Elected
2	Vickers, A.	Green Party	1,049	24.5%
3	Crompton, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	752	17.6%
4	Barraclough, S.	Liberal Democrats	242	5.7%

Electorate 13,622 · Ballots cast 4,280 · Back to ward index

Dalton · single-seat

Marginal winner 52.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −2.4 pts Valid ballots 3,173

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Khan, M.	Labour Party	1,664	52.4%	Elected
2	Masih, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	661	20.8%
3	Walters, C.	Green Party	410	12.9%
4	Black, D.	Liberal Democrats	304	9.6%
5	Holden, C.	Independent	134	4.2%

Electorate 12,567 · Ballots cast 3,173 · Back to ward index

Liversedge & Gomersal · single-seat

Marginal winner 54.2% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −4.2 pts Valid ballots 3,748

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Holmes, L.	Conservative and Unionist Party	2,030	54.2%	Elected
2	Warrillow, E.	Labour Party	1,341	35.8%
3	Simmons, L.	Green Party	214	5.7%
4	Snee, D.	Liberal Democrats	163	4.3%

Electorate 13,860 · Ballots cast 3,748 · Back to ward index

Dewsbury East · single-seat

Marginal winner 55.6% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −5.6 pts Valid ballots 3,251

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Moore, P.	Labour Party	1,809	55.6%	Elected
2	Sharp, H.	Conservative and Unionist Party	911	28.0%
3	Woodlock, D.	Liberal Democrats	337	10.4%
4	Richards, G.	Green Party	194	6.0%

Electorate 14,151 · Ballots cast 3,251 · Back to ward index

Dewsbury West · single-seat

Marginal winner 56.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −6.8 pts Valid ballots 4,689

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	O'Donovan, D.	Labour Party	2,664	56.8%	Elected
2	Hussain, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	1,663	35.5%
3	Cope, S.	Green Party	217	4.6%
4	Rossington, J.	Liberal Democrats	145	3.1%

Electorate 13,950 · Ballots cast 4,689 · Back to ward index

Batley West · single-seat

Marginal winner 59.4% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −9.4 pts Valid ballots 3,941

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Hussain, Y.	Labour Party	2,342	59.4%	Elected
2	Laher, M.	Conservative and Unionist Party	953	24.2%
3	Long, S.	Liberal Democrats	391	9.9%
4	Phillips, J.	Green Party	255	6.5%

Electorate 13,715 · Ballots cast 3,941 · Back to ward index

Heckmondwike · single-seat

Marginal winner 64.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −14.3 pts Valid ballots 3,565

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Butt, A.	Labour Party	2,292	64.3%	Elected
2	Mallinson, K.	Conservative and Unionist Party	900	25.2%
3	Pugsley, J.	Liberal Democrats	209	5.9%
4	Simpson, G.	Green Party	164	4.6%

Electorate 13,370 · Ballots cast 3,565 · Back to ward index

Newsome · single-seat

Marginal winner 64.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −14.3 pts Valid ballots 3,417

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Lee-Richards, S.	Green Party	2,197	64.3%	Elected
2	Rylah, J.	Labour Party	837	24.5%
3	Ayugbo, C.	Conservative and Unionist Party	258	7.6%
4	Bartosinska, P.	Liberal Democrats	64	1.9%
5	Katenga, B.	Yorkshire Party	61	1.8%

Electorate 13,235 · Ballots cast 3,417 · Back to ward index

Dewsbury South · single-seat

Marginal winner 65.7% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −15.7 pts Valid ballots 3,662

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Dad, N.	Labour Party	2,405	65.7%	Elected
2	Guy, S.	Conservative and Unionist Party	689	18.8%
3	Beck, R.	Independent	260	7.1%
4	Cooper, T.	Green Party	184	5.0%
5	Hullock, D.	Liberal Democrats	124	3.4%

Electorate 13,314 · Ballots cast 3,662 · Back to ward index

Greenhead · single-seat

Marginal winner 67.3% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −17.3 pts Valid ballots 4,285

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Pattison, C.	Labour Party	2,882	67.3%	Elected
2	McGleenan, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	584	13.6%
3	Peacock, H.	Green Party	548	12.8%
4	McCaig, A.	Liberal Democrats	271	6.3%

Electorate 13,969 · Ballots cast 4,285 · Back to ward index

Cleckheaton · single-seat

Marginal winner 67.8% Proportional quota 50.0% Difference −17.8 pts Valid ballots 4,035

Rank	Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Elected
1	Pinnock, A.	Liberal Democrats	2,736	67.8%	Elected
2	Briggs, P.	Conservative and Unionist Party	691	17.1%
3	Patel, K.	Labour Party	443	11.0%
4	Whittingham, N.	Green Party	165	4.1%

Electorate 13,547 · Ballots cast 4,035 · Back to ward index