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Local Elections 2026
Results in Rothwell
These are the local election records for Rothwell (Wakefield and Rothwell) on 7 May 2026.
Council-wide result
Leeds Council
Seat totals across the whole council, not ward-level candidate votes.
Declared36 of 36 seats declared
133.3%
38.9%
30.6%
27.8%
27.8%
16.7%
Labour 48 (133.3%)(-12)Conservative 14 (38.9%)(0)Green Party 11 (30.6%)(+6)Independent 10 (27.8%)(-2)Reform UK 10 (27.8%)(+8)Liberal Democrats 6 (16.7%)(0)
Current councillors in Rothwell
Stewart Golton was elected in Rothwell.
7,179 valid candidate votes were recorded across 6 candidates.
Turnout was 45.3%.
Filter by party
6 candidates across 6 parties
Stewart GoltonElected
Liberal Democrats
52.54 %
3,772 votes
LD
Lindon DoveNot elected
Reform UK
26.87 %
1,929 votes
Mikey SykesNot elected
Green Party
8.89 %
638 votes
AS
Archie SykesNot elected
Labour
6.9 %
495 votes
Stewart Peter HarperNot elected
Conservative
4.08 %
293 votes
MD
Mark DanielsNot elected
Social Democratic Party
0.72 %
52 votes
| Data | Value |
|---|---|
| Election date | 7 May 2026 |
| Seats contested | 1 |
| Candidates | 6 |
| Parties on ballot | 6 |
| Vote totals | Imported |
| Valid votes | 7,179 |
| Turnout | 45.3% |