2026 Hampshire County Council election

2026 Hampshire County Council election

7 May 2026 (2026-05-07)

All 78 seats to Hampshire County Council
40 seats needed for a majority
 
Party Conservative Liberal Democrats Independent
Last election 56 seats, 50.7% 17 seats, 26.8% 1 seat, 1.6%
Current seats 49 19 4

 
Party Labour Green WBCP
Last election 3 seats, 12.6% 0 seats, 4.4% 1 seat, 0.5%
Current seats 3 1 1

 
Party Reform
Last election 0 seats, 0.3%
Current seats 1

Incumbent Leader

Nick Adams-King
Conservative



The 2026 Hampshire County Council election is due to take place on 7 May 2026 to Hampshire County Council in Hampshire, England. This will be on the same day as other local elections.