Local by-elections 24 Apr 1986
Local by-elections 24 Apr 1986 was held on 24 April 1986. 3 seats were filled across 3 wards and divisions in 3 councils, from 8 candidates. SDP-Liberal Alliance won 2 and The Labour Party won 1.
- Date
- 24 April 1986
- Seats filled
- 3
- Candidates
- 8
- Councils
- 3
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 2 | 2 | 1,350 | 26.1% |
| The Labour Party | 3 | 1 | 2,849 | 55.1% |
| Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales | 1 | 0 | 338 | 6.5% |
| Conservative Party | 1 | 0 | 329 | 6.4% |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 300 | 5.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |
| Rhondda | 1 | 1 | Labour | 1 |
| Sedgefield | 1 | 1 | SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1 |