Local by-elections 16 Oct 1986
Local by-elections 16 Oct 1986 was held on 16 October 1986. 3 seats were filled across 3 wards and divisions in 3 councils, from 8 candidates. Conservative Party won 2 and SDP-Liberal Alliance won 1.
- Date
- 16 October 1986
- Seats filled
- 3
- Candidates
- 8
- Councils
- 3
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 3 | 2 | 1,635 | 46.2% |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 2 | 1 | 1,329 | 37.5% |
| The Labour Party | 2 | 0 | 331 | 9.3% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 246 | 6.9% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Gillingham | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Salisbury | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |