Local by-elections 22 May 1986
Local by-elections 22 May 1986 was held on 22 May 1986. 4 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 4 councils, from 12 candidates. SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2 and Conservative Party won 2.
- Date
- 22 May 1986
- Seats filled
- 4
- Candidates
- 12
- Councils
- 4
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 4 | 2 | 3,237 | 48.8% |
| Conservative Party | 3 | 2 | 2,245 | 33.8% |
| The Labour Party | 4 | 0 | 1,045 | 15.7% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 108 | 1.6% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberconwy | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Dorset | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Mid Suffolk | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| Somerset | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |