Derek Smyth
Derek Smyth has stood in 8 elections between 1973 and 2023, for The Labour Party, winning 2 times. Their best result was 2,886 votes (53.2%) in Ashford South, 2001.
- Party
- The Labour Party
- Contests
- 8
- Times elected
- 2
- Years
- 1973–2023
| Date | Election | Ward or constituency | Council / area | Party | Votes | Share | Position | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2023 | Local Elections 2023 | Weald Central | Ashford | The Labour Party | 187 | 8.3% | 6th | No |
| 2 May 2013 | Local Elections 2013 | Ashford South | Kent | The Labour Party | 1,126 | 39.6% | 1st | Yes |
| 4 June 2009 | Local Elections 2009 | Ashford South | Ashford | The Labour Party | 946 | 26.2% | 2nd | No |
| 5 May 2005 | Local Elections 2005 | Ashford South | Ashford | The Labour Party | 2,476 | 41.5% | 1st | Yes |
| 7 June 2001 | Local Elections 2001 | Ashford South | Ashford | The Labour Party | 2,886 | 53.2% | 1st | No |
| 1 May 1997 | Local Elections 1997 | Ashford North | Ashford | The Labour Party | 2,969 | 32% | 2nd | No |
| 3 May 1979 | UK General Election 03 May 1979 | Rye | UK Parliamentary general election | The Labour Party | 6,852 | 12.1% | 3rd | No |
| 12 April 1973 | Local Elections 12 Apr 1973 (county councils) | East Ashford | Kent | The Labour Party | 832 | 23.6% | 2nd | No |