This comprehensive breakdown highlights British Muslim candidates who stood in the 2025 local elections across England on May 1. Organised by county and ward/division, the list details each candidate’s name, political party, vote count, percentage share, and whether they were elected. From Buckinghamshire to Staffordshire, this dataset captures the scope of political engagement and representation of British Muslims at the local level. Use this resource to explore the impact and performance of these candidates in their respective communities.
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This summary presents the number of British Muslim candidates who stood for election in the 2025 local elections across England, along with how many were elected. Organised by local authority and council type, it highlights the scale of Muslim political participation, with particular concentrations in Buckinghamshire, Lancashire, and West Northamptonshire. Elections in some areas were postponed until 2026.
️ County Councils
Cambridgeshire – 10 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
Derbyshire – 1 Muslim candidate, none elected
Devon – 1 Muslim candidate, 1 elected
Gloucestershire – 5 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
Hertfordshire – 7 Muslim candidates, none elected
Kent – 3 Muslim candidates, none elected
Lancashire – 23 Muslim candidates, 6 elected
Leicestershire – 7 Muslim candidates, 2 elected
Lincolnshire – 3 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
Nottinghamshire – 1 Muslim candidate, 1 elected
Oxfordshire – 8 Muslim candidates, 2 elected
Staffordshire – 3 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
Warwickshire – 2 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
Worcestershire – 5 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
East Sussex
Essex
Hampshire
Isle of Wight
Norfolk
Suffolk
Surrey
Thurrock
West Sussex
Doncaster – 2 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
Buckinghamshire – 28 Muslim candidates, 14 elected
Cornwall – No Muslim candidates
Durham – 3 Muslim candidates, none elected
North Northamptonshire – 4 Muslim candidates, none elected
Northumberland – No Muslim candidates
Shropshire – 2 Muslim candidates, none elected
West Northamptonshire – 13 Muslim candidates, 5 elected
Wiltshire – 3 Muslim candidates, 1 elected
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