Handforth ward

Vote share over time

Each line is a party's lead candidate as a share of ballots cast. Hollow points are by-elections.

04/05/2023 2 seats

Party Candidate Votes Share +/−
Independent Julie Anne Smith Elected 1,474 68.3% +7.7
Independent John Michael Smith Elected 1,300 60.2% —
Labour Party Ribia Nisa 668 30.9% —
Conservative and Unionist Party Simon Glynn Hutchence 312 14.5% -13.4
Conservative and Unionist Party Matthew Kirkland Robertson 291 13.5% —
Liberal Democrats James Andrew Earl 273 12.6% -5.3
Majority632
Turnout—
Registered electors—
Ballots cast (estimated)2,159

Independent gain from Handforth 'Ratepayers' Association (Independent) · Independent hold

02/05/2019 2 seats

Party Candidate Votes Share +/−
Independent Julie Anne Smith Elected 1,297 60.6% —
Handforth 'Ratepayers' Association (Independent) Barry Burkhill Elected 1,086 50.7% —
Handforth 'Ratepayers' Association (Independent) Susan Ann Elizabeth Bidwell 918 42.9% —
Conservative and Unionist Party David Lonsdale 595 27.8% —
Liberal Democrats Chris Fortune 383 17.9% —
Majority168
Turnout—
Registered electors—
Ballots cast (estimated)2,140