Richard Adam Bates

Richard Adam Bates has stood in 11 elections between 2007 and 2026, for Independent, UK Independence Party (UKIP), REF, Active For Westhoughton and Liberal Democrats, winning 3 times. Their best result was 990 votes (32.4%) in Haywards Heath Town, 2017.

Party: Independent
Contests: 11
Times elected: 3
Years: 2007–2026

Richard Adam Bates: every recorded election result
Date	Election	Ward or constituency	Council / area	Party	Votes	Share	Position	Elected
7 May 2026	Local Elections 2026	Westhoughton South	Bolton	Independent	57	1.3%	7th	No
2 May 2024	Local Elections 2024	Westhoughton South	Bolton	UK Independence Party (UKIP)	98	3%	6th	No
5 May 2022	Local Elections 2022	Westhoughton South	Bolton	REF	97	2.8%	5th	No
6 May 2021	Local Elections 2021	Westhoughton North and Chew Moor	Bolton	Active For Westhoughton	52	1.3%	6th	No
2 May 2019	Local Elections 2019	Haywards Heath Ashenground	Mid Sussex	Liberal Democrats	568	20.8%	1st	Yes
3 May 2018	Local Elections 2018	Breightmet	Bolton	Liberal Democrats	61	1.9%	5th	No
4 May 2017	Local Elections 2017	Haywards Heath Town	West Sussex	Liberal Democrats	990	32.4%	2nd	No
7 May 2015	Local Elections 2015	Haywards Heath Ashenground	Mid Sussex	Liberal Democrats	578	11.2%	4th	No
2 May 2013	Local Elections 2013	Haywards Heath Town	West Sussex	Liberal Democrats	589	22.2%	3rd	No
5 May 2011	Local Elections 2011	Haywards Heath Ashenground	Mid Sussex	Liberal Democrats	687	20.8%	2nd	Yes
3 May 2007	Local Elections 2007	Haywards Heath Ashenground	Mid Sussex	Liberal Democrats	941	31.4%	1st	Yes