Phil's votes reduced from 1042 to 966. (-7.29%)
Tony's votes reduced from 834 to 730 (-12.47%)
Independent Candidate Jonathan Morgan increased his votes from 269 to 416. (+54.64)
The total number of votes cast in Tenbury was 30% lower than the previous District Council Election.
The final make-up of the District Council hangs in balance, with a number of recounts taking place. It is possible that the Council will swing from Conservative to no overall control.
The final make-up of the District Council hangs in balance, with a number of recounts taking place. It is possible that the Council will swing from Conservative to no overall control.
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If the number of votes decreased by 30% then surely Phil's percentage also showed a substantial gain over the last election?
You are quite correct. I'm thinking that my figure of 30% is probably incorrect as I forgot to allow for the fact that people can vote for two candidates. Maths was never my strong point (then nothing much was)
OK. The 30% figures relates to votes cast not turnout.
So previously 3015 votes cast, this time only 2112.
So yes, Phil's percentage of votes cast increased, but number of votes decreased.
The total of overall votes cast in this election probably reflects the fact that there were no Lib Dem candidates.
The reduction in votes (-903) almost equates to the votes cast last time for Lib Dem candidates (870)
Hope that is a little clearer.
@WR15. I am always wary of the use of numbers and percentages in a 'mixed' way. It can either accidently or purposely be used to create or suggest a particular argument.
Out of the three candidates Phil is the only one I have met in my short time in Tenbury.
Interestingly you could also have reported the election as the Tory share of the local vote increases from 62% to 80%.
Or that Phil's share of the vote increased from 34% to 46% of all the votes cast.
All true statements (unless my maths is also dodgy) but it also does not reflect the 'full story'
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