Frequently Asked Questions — Elson Ward

Who won the Elson ward election in 2016?

Liberal Democrats held Elson ward at the 5 May 2016 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 215 votes (20.1%). Turnout was 31.1%.

Which council does Elson ward elect to?

Elson is a ward within Gosport. Councillors elected here sit on Gosport Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection. At this election 31.1% of eligible voters cast a ballot — local elections typically attract 25–40% turnout nationally.

What does swing mean in UK elections?

Swing measures how much support has shifted between two parties compared to a previous election. The Butler swing formula — used in British election reporting since the 1950s — takes the average of the gain in the winner's vote share and the loss in the runner-up's. A 5% swing is considered large at ward level; anything above 10% is exceptional. The swing figure for Elson in 2016 is shown in the statistics above.