Merton, a borough in London, has concluded its 2026 local elections. Voters participated in electing representatives for all 57 seats on the Merton London Borough Council. Each ward in this borough is served by either two or three councillors.
Key Details of the 2026 Merton Local Election Results
The wards participating in the elections included:
- Abbey
- Cannon Hill
- Colliers Wood
- Cricket Green
- Figge’s Marsh
- Graveney
- Hillside
- Lavender Fields
- Longthornton
- Lower Morden
- Merton Park
- Pollards Hill
- Ravensbury
- Raynes Park
- St Helier
- Village
- Wandle
- West Barnes
- Wimbledon Park
- Wimbledon Town & Dundonald
Liberal Labour Council and Election Details
Prior to the election, Labour held a majority with 30 seats. The council elections in London occur every four years, and this year, elections were held across all 32 boroughs. A total of 1,817 seats were contested across London.
The polls closed at 10 PM on Thursday, May 7, marking the end of voting. The counting of votes commenced overnight. Results for the Merton local elections are anticipated to be available by 5 AM on Friday.
Wider Context of Local Elections
In addition to Merton, over 5,000 council seats were contested across 136 local authorities in England. Mayoral elections were also held in six areas on the same day.
For those interested in the complete outcomes of the election, Merton’s results can be viewed by selecting a ward from the drop-down list provided.
