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Polling Stations Open May 7 for Hampshire, Oxfordshire Local Elections

5/8/2026

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Polling stations opened across Hampshire and Oxfordshire on May 7, 2026 for local elections.
Voters must present a passport or driving licence to cast their ballot.
All seats on Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council are being contested.
Half of Oxford City Council seats and a third of Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Council seats are up for election.
Polling stations will close at 22:00 BST.

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Polling stations opened across Hampshire and Oxfordshire on May 7, 2026 for local elections.
Voters must present a passport or driving licence to cast their ballot.
All seats on Hampshire County Council and Isle of Wight Council are being contested.
Half of Oxford City Council seats and a third of Cherwell and West Oxfordshire District Council seats are up for election.
Polling stations will close at 22:00 BST.