Local by-elections 29 May 2008
Local by-elections 29 May 2008 was held on 29 May 2008. 4 seats were filled across 4 wards and divisions in 3 councils, from 12 candidates. Conservative Party won 2 and Liberal Democrats won 2.
- Date
- 29 May 2008
- Seats filled
- 4
- Candidates
- 12
- Councils
- 3
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 4 | 2 | 2,002 | 44.6% |
| Liberal Democrats | 4 | 2 | 1,860 | 41.4% |
| The Labour Party | 2 | 0 | 393 | 8.8% |
| BNP | 1 | 0 | 154 | 3.4% |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 81 | 1.8% |
| Council | Wards / divisions | Seats filled | Largest party | Its seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendip | 2 | 2 | Conservative | 1 |
| Somerset | 1 | 1 | Conservative | 1 |
| South Somerset | 1 | 1 | Liberal Democrats | 1 |