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Local Elections 2026
Results in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
These are the local election records for Leigh Central & Higher Folds (Leigh and Atherton) on 7 May 2026.
Council-wide result
Wigan Council
Seat totals across the whole council, not ward-level candidate votes.
Declared25 of 25 seats declared
168.0%
100.0%
32.0%
Labour 42 (168.0%)(-22)Reform UK 25 (100.0%)(+24)Independent 8 (32.0%)(-1)
Current councillors in Leigh Central & Higher Folds
Tina Kennedy was elected in Leigh Central & Higher Folds.
3,510 valid candidate votes were recorded across 5 candidates.
Turnout was 32.7%.
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5 candidates across 5 parties
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Election date | 7 May 2026 |
| Seats contested | 1 |
| Candidates | 5 |
| Parties on ballot | 5 |
| Vote totals | Imported |
| Valid votes | 3,510 |
| Turnout | 32.7% |