Hampshire County Council Elections 2026 – Candidates and Agents Information
Elections are due to take place on Thursday 7 May 2026 for Hampshire County Council. There are seven Divisions in the Test Valley area:
- Andover North
- Andover South
- Andover West
- Baddesley
- Romsey Rural
- Romsey Town
- Test Valley Central
The Electoral Commission offers a range of advice and guidance for those who would like to stand for election. Their guides cover the following areas:
- eligibility for standing
- standing as an independent candidate
- standing as a party candidate
- spending and donations
- the campaign
- your right to attend key electoral events
- what happens after the declaration of result
If you are interested in standing for election, please contact Electoral Services for more information. An online briefing for potential Candidates and Agents will be held on Tuesday 3 March 2026. If you would like to attend, please contact us to be added to the distribution list for the meeting invitation.