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Luton by-election results

The votes cast in the Wigmore Ward by-election have been counted and the results announced.

Published on: 2 April 2026
Luton Town Hall with blue clouds in the background

James Aaron Fletcher (Reform UK) has been elected as a councillor for Wigmore Ward.

Results:

Sam Choudhury, Conservative and Unionist Party - 116

Carolyn Jayne Cottier, Green Party candidate - 344

James Aaron Fletcher, Reform UK - 576

Georgia Marcantonio, Labour Party - 170

George Neculaiu, Liberal Democrat Focus Team - 533

Marc Scheimann, Independent - 13

The overall turnout was 25.68 per cent.

The number of verified votes cast was 1,754.

The full by-election results can be found on our website.

Mark Fowler, Returning Officer for Luton said: "The election of a councillor is a vital part of our local democracy. I would like to congratulate Councillor Fletcher on their success and thank everyone who turned out to vote. I’d also like to express my appreciation to all our staff who worked at the three polling stations throughout the day, as well as those who supported the count at the Town Hall this evening.​​​​​​​​​