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Local Elections 2026
Results in Failsworth West
These are the local election records for Failsworth West (Manchester Central) on 7 May 2026.
Council-wide result
Oldham Council
Seat totals across the whole council, not ward-level candidate votes.
Declared20 of 20 seats declared
90.0%
80.0%
80.0%
30.0%
20.0%
Labour 18 (90.0%)(-8)Independent 16 (80.0%)(+1)Reform UK 16 (80.0%)(+13)Liberal Democrats 6 (30.0%)(-3)Conservative 4 (20.0%)(-3)
Current councillors in Failsworth West
Mark Ruthven was elected in Failsworth West.
3,269 valid candidate votes were recorded across 6 candidates.
Turnout was 42.6%.
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6 candidates across 6 partiesMR
Mark RuthvenElected
Reform UK
55.94 %
1,878 votes
AJ
Andrew Kevin JonesNot elected
Green Party
15.1 %
507 votes
BA
Bernard Akin
Conservative
Pending
Vote total
Peter DavisNot elected
Labour
17.4 %
584 votes
NP
Natalie ParrenNot elected
Failsworth Independent Party
6.11 %
205 votes
RB
Roger BlackmoreNot elected
Liberal Democrats
2.83 %
95 votes
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Election date | 7 May 2026 |
| Seats contested | 1 |
| Candidates | 6 |
| Parties on ballot | 6 |
| Vote totals | Imported |
| Valid votes | 3,269 |
| Turnout | 42.6% |