Ben Bristow
Liberal Democrats|Farnham South
Elected to West Surrey Council on 7 May 2026 as one of two members for Farnham South. Topped the poll with 1,492 votes (30.8% of voters).
Votes
1,492
30.8% of voters
Position
1st
Topped the poll
Margin
+295
ahead of running-mate Sally Shorthose
Full ward result — Farnham South
12 candidates stood for 2 seats. Turnout 47.7%.
- Ben BristowLiberal Democrats1,49230.8%Elected
- Sally ShorthoseLiberal Democrats1,30526.9%Elected
- George MurrayFarnham Residents1,19724.7%
- Paul StiffConservative1,10322.8%
- Tam TraynorConservative1,07222.1%
- Michaela MartinFarnham Residents1,06421.9%
- Dean BoyceReform UK69414.3%
- Christine FisherReform UK57011.8%
- David BainesGreen Party4178.6%
- George WilsonGreen Party2695.5%
- Mark WestcottIndependent1723.5%
- Sam PritchardLabour1563.2%