Winchester Council Election 2026 Predictions
The Liberal Democrats are projected to hold Winchester Council with 35 of 45 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 5 (5-7) | 8 | -3 |
| Liberal Democrats | 35 (33-35) | 32 | +3 |
| Green | 4 (4-4) | 4 | 0 |
| Others | 1 (1-1) | 1 | 0 |
Key changes: -3 Con, +3 LD
Election type: Elects by thirds - approximately a third of 45 seats up for election
Control: Liberal Democrats hold
Last election (2024)
Conservative 2, Liberal Democrats 11, Green 1
Conservative 31.3% Labour 5.1% Liberal Democrats 47.7% Green 14.4% Others 1.5%
Key battleground wards
- Wonston Micheldever - Liberal Democrats leads Conservative by 4.2pp
- Badger Farm Olivers Battery - Liberal Democrats leads Conservative by 4.5pp
- Denmead - Liberal Democrats leads Reform UK by 16.6pp
- St Paul - Liberal Democrats leads Green by 20.4pp
- St Bartholomew - Liberal Democrats leads Green by 23.6pp