Who won the Nelson ward election in 2024?

Liberal Democrats held Nelson ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 216 votes (8.9%).

Which council does Nelson ward elect to?

Nelson is a ward within Portsmouth. Councillors elected here sit on Portsmouth Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.

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 Nelson in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.

LD HOLD: Nelson, Portsmouth — 2024 Local Election Result

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LD HOLD: Nelson, Portsmouth — 2024 Local Election Result | WIN326 — VPNews Elections

Liberal Democrats held Nelson ward in Portsmouth on 2 May 2024. The Liberal Democrats majority was 216 votes (8.9%).

Previous Results — Nelson Ward

Election	Winner	Majority	Turnout	Swing
4 May 2023 local	LD	535	21.3%	0.0%
5 May 2022 local	LD	525	23.3%	0.0%
6 May 2021 local	LD	306	24.2%	0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions — Nelson Ward

Who won the Nelson ward election in 2024?: Liberal Democrats held Nelson ward at the 2 May 2024 Local Election. Liberal Democrats won with a majority of 216 votes (8.9%).
Which council does Nelson ward elect to?: Nelson is a ward within Portsmouth. Councillors elected here sit on Portsmouth Council, responsible for local services including planning, housing, social care, and waste collection.
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 Nelson in 2024 is shown in the statistics above.