District and borough councils administer all elections, whether they are:
- parliamentary
- county
- borough
- district
- parish
District and borough council elections
These are usually held either every four years or every three out of four years. Details can be found on the relevant district or borough council website.
County council elections
These are usually held every fourth year.
They decide the 70 county councillors who will each represent an electoral division in West Sussex.
The last county council elections were held in 2021. The next election will be held on 7 May 2026.
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By-elections
These can be held at any time between scheduled elections, usually when a county councillor resigns or dies.
Parliamentary elections
There are 9 Members of Parliament representing constituencies in West Sussex.
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