John Diston

John Diston has stood in 15 elections between 2002 and 2026, for Liberal Democrats, winning 3 times. Their best result was 1,202 votes (52.7%) in Pelaw & Heworth, 2023.

Party: Liberal Democrats
Contests: 15
Times elected: 3
Years: 2002–2026

John Diston: every recorded election result
Date	Election	Ward or constituency	Council / area	Party	Votes	Share	Position	Elected
7 May 2026	Local Elections 2026	Pelaw, Heworth & Bill Quay	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	1,011	12.3%	3rd	Yes
4 May 2023	Local Elections 2023	Pelaw & Heworth	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	1,202	52.7%	1st	Yes
2 May 2019	Local Elections 2019	Pelaw & Heworth	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	1,222	51.5%	1st	Yes
3 May 2018	Local Elections 2018	Pelaw & Heworth	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	946	43.4%	2nd	No
5 May 2016	Local Elections 2016	Wardley and Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	170	8.1%	4th	No
7 May 2015	Local Elections 2015	Wardley and Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	223	5.8%	4th	No
22 May 2014	Local Elections 2014	Wardley and Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	134	6.1%	4th	No
3 May 2012	Local Elections 2012	Wardley and Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	104	4.8%	4th	No
6 May 2010	Local Elections 2010	Wardley & Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	742	19.6%	2nd	No
1 May 2008	Local Elections 2008	Wardley & Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	510	21.8%	2nd	No
3 May 2007	Local Elections 2007	Wardley & Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	655	28.8%	2nd	No
4 May 2006	Local Elections 2006	Wardley & Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	713	32.1%	2nd	No
10 June 2004	Local Elections 2004	Wardley & Leam Lane	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	565	7.6%	5th	No
1 May 2003	Local Elections 2003	Wrekendyke	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	710	17.1%	2nd	No
2 May 2002	Local Elections 2002	Wrekendyke	Gateshead	Liberal Democrats	690	15.3%	2nd	No