The 2026 Rushmoor Borough Council election took place on 7 May 2026 to elect councillors to Rushmoor Borough Council in Hampshire, England. The election was held on the same day as other local elections across England.
Prior to the election, the council was under no overall control. The largest party was Labour, and they ran the council as a minority administration. The council remained under no overall control at this election. Labour's minority administration continued after the election.
Rushmoor Borough Council is elected by thirds. One councillor in each of the borough’s 13 wards will be elected, with councillors serving four-year terms. The seats contested at this election were last contested in 2022.
Summary
Background In the previous 2024 election, the Labour Party gained control of the council for the first time, winning a majority of seats from the Conservative Party.
During the 2024–2026 council term, several councillors changed their party affiliation. Some Labour councillors resigned from the party in 2025, citing differences over local priorities and governance, forming the Rushmoor Independent Group. This led to the council falling into no overall control, with the Labour group holding power as a minority administration.
Election result
Ward results
Incumbent councillors standing for re-election are marked with an asterisk. (*)
Aldershot Park
Cherrywood
Cove & Southwood
Empress
Fernhill
Knellwood
Manor Park
North Town
Rowhill
St John's
St Mark's
Wellington
West Heath
By-elections Wellington
Notes
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