Craghead & South Moor by-election in County Durham: 19 November 2026. View the ward map and previous results. Digital map £15 including VAT.
Craghead & South Moor by-election
County Durham · County division
The listed polling date is 19 November 2026. 1 seat to fill. Previous party: Reform UK, as listed by Open Council Data UK.
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Craghead & South Moor is a ward in County Durham, North East. The official ward code is E05016168, which is used here to connect the boundary record with constituency links and local election results.
Ward Name
Craghead & South Moor
Ward Code
E05016168
Council Area
County Durham
County or Unitary Authority
County Durham
Region
North East
Country
England
Westminster Constituency
North Durham
Split Ward Status
No
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Local Authority
County Durham is the local authority recorded for Craghead & South Moor. This council link helps place the ward within the wider administrative geography used for local services and election reporting.
County Durham
Craghead & South Moor is part of the County Durham local authority district.
Parliamentary Constituency
Craghead & South Moor is linked to North Durham for Westminster parliamentary mapping and constituency reference.
North Durham
Craghead & South Moor is part of the North Durham parliamentary constituency.
Craghead & South Moor Elected Candidates
The results and candidate list below are from the previous recorded election. Check the election source above for the upcoming poll.
The latest matched ward election result for Craghead & South Moor is from 2025. John Michael Cook, Aaron Hillam were recorded as elected, representing Reform UK.
John Michael Cook
Reform UK
Elected
John Michael Cook was elected as councillor for Craghead & South Moor with 1317 votes.
Aaron Hillam
Reform UK
Elected
Aaron Hillam was elected as councillor for Craghead & South Moor with 1148 votes.
Candidates in the previous recorded election for Craghead & South Moor
The candidate table shows the full 2025 ward contest for Craghead & South Moor, including vote totals, calculated vote share, incumbent status and whether each candidate was elected. The table includes 6 candidates from 4 parties or groupings.
Name
Party
Votes
Vote Share
Gender
Incumbent
Result
John Michael Cook
Reform UK
1317
32.79%
Male
No
Elected
Aaron Hillam
Reform UK
1148
28.59%
Male
No
Elected
Les Timbey
Labour Party
601
14.97%
Male
No
Not Elected
Carol Hampson
Labour Party
599
14.92%
Female
Yes
Not Elected
Neil John Bradbury
Liberal Democrats
229
5.7%
Male
No
Not Elected
Ian Davison
Conservative and Unionist Party
122
3.04%
Male
No
Not Elected
Craghead & South Moor Electorate Figures
Recorded figures for Craghead & South Moor in 2025. Electorate: 7,979. Ballots: 2,225. Valid-vote turnout: 27.8%.
Electorate
7,979
Ballots
2,225
Turnout
27.9%
Invalid Votes
7
Election Data Available
Election data is available for Craghead & South Moor in 2025. Historical rows are matched by ward code, so some years may be absent where boundaries or codes changed.
Craghead & South Moor Election History
E05016168 has 1 matched election result rows in this dataset. The history table compares winners, seats, turnout, electorate and party vote totals for Craghead & South Moor across the available years.
Year
Winning candidates
Seats
Turnout
Electorate
Party votes
2025
John Michael Cook, Aaron Hillam
2
27.8%
7,979
2,269
Party Vote Trend
This chart tracks how the recorded party vote totals for Craghead & South Moor have changed across 2025.
Turnout Trend
This chart shows the turnout trend for Craghead & South Moor, using the available ward-level election rows matched to E05016168.
2025 Party Performance
Reform UK recorded the highest party vote total in Craghead & South Moor in 2025, with 1,317 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
Reform UK
1,317No previous result
Labour
601No previous result
Liberal Democrats
229No previous result
Conservative
122No previous result
Green
0No previous result
Independent
0No previous result
Other
0No previous result
Previous Winners
These previous winner rows show how representation in Craghead & South Moor has changed across the historical election records currently linked to this ward code.
2025John Michael Cook (Reform UK), Aaron Hillam (Reform UK)
What council is Craghead & South Moor in?
Craghead & South Moor is in the County Durham council area.
Which Westminster constituency is Craghead & South Moor in?
Craghead & South Moor is in the North Durham Westminster constituency.
What is the ward code for Craghead & South Moor?
The official ward code for Craghead & South Moor is E05016168.
Who won the latest election in Craghead & South Moor?
John Michael Cook, Aaron Hillam were recorded as elected councillors for Craghead & South Moor in the latest available election result.
Who stood as candidates in Craghead & South Moor?
John Michael Cook, Aaron Hillam, Les Timbey, Carol Hampson, Neil John Bradbury, Ian Davison stood as candidates in the latest available election result for Craghead & South Moor.
What was turnout in Craghead & South Moor?
The latest available election result for Craghead & South Moor records these figures. Ballots: 2,225. Valid-vote turnout: 27.8%.
How did each party perform in Craghead & South Moor?
Reform UK recorded the highest party vote total in Craghead & South Moor in 2025, with 1,317 votes. The figures below compare each party against the previous matched election year where available.
How many people were registered to vote in Craghead & South Moor?
7,979 people were registered to vote in Craghead & South Moor in the latest available election result.
How many invalid votes were there in Craghead & South Moor?
7 invalid votes were recorded in the latest available election result for Craghead & South Moor.
When is the Craghead & South Moor by-election?
The listed polling date is 19 November 2026. Source: Open Council Data UK, checked on 17 October 2026. Check the council notice for changes.
Can I buy a map for the Craghead & South Moor by-election?
Yes. The Craghead & South Moor ward map is available as a £15 digital download including VAT. Printed maps are also available. Use the boundary map to plan streets and leaflet delivery areas.