Camden's 2026 Local Elections: A Comprehensive Guide to Candidates and Wards
London's local elections are set for Thursday, May 7, 2026, with every council seat across Camden's 20 electoral wards up for grabs. This pivotal event will see voters elect between two and three councillors per ward, shaping the borough's governance for the coming years.
Historical Context and Political Landscape
Labour has historically dominated Camden Council, maintaining control for all but four years over the past five decades. Between 2006 and 2010, no party held overall control, leading to a Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition. Since 2010, Labour has consistently increased its seat count, securing 47 of the 55 total ward seats in the 2022 elections.
In 2026, major parties are fielding candidates in all 20 wards. Labour, the Liberal Democrats, the Conservatives, and Reform UK are contesting every ward. The Green Party is standing in all but two wards: King's Cross and St Pancras & Somers Town. The Camden People's Alliance has entered the race, with an "understanding" with the Greens to avoid competing in these specific wards. Additionally, the National Housing Party is contesting four wards.
Full List of Candidates by Ward
Here is a detailed breakdown of candidates across Camden's wards:
- Belsize (3 seats): Candidates include Dan Christopher Bilenga (Labour), Joycelyn Buffouge (Reform UK), Stefano Casalotti (Green), Judy Dixey (Liberal Democrat), Alexander Donnelly (Conservative), and others.
- Bloomsbury (3 seats): Features Kenneth Dowie Barnett (Liberal Democrat), Paul Bhangal (Conservative), Lilac Carr (Green), and more.
- Camden Square (3 seats): Sagal Abdi-Wali (Labour), Michael Mickey Britton (Independent), Helen Doyle (Green), among others.
- Camden Town (2 seats): Pat Callaghan (Labour), Matt Cooper (Labour), Peter Goldsmith (Green), and others.
- Fortune Green (3 seats): David Brierley (Conservative), Erin Carlson (Green), Katie Clark (Labour), and more.
- Frognal (2 seats): Steve Adams (Conservative), Reetendra Nath Banerji (Liberal Democrat), Marx De Morais (Reform UK), and others.
- Gospel Oak (3 seats): Richard John Atkins (Green), James Iddon Bowen (Liberal Democrat), Marcus James Boyland (Labour), and more.
- Hampstead Town (2 seats): Anna Burrage (Labour), Linda Chung (Liberal Democrat), Aimery De Malet Roquefort (Liberal Democrat), and others.
- Haverstock (3 seats): Kemi Atolagbe (Labour), Katharine Alison Burge (Liberal Democrat), Nasrine Kahina Djemai (Labour), and more.
- Highgate (3 seats): Camron Aref-Adib (Labour), Judith Barnes (Conservative), Ben Brook (Reform UK), and others.
- Holborn and Covent Garden (3 seats): Stephen Paul Barabas (Liberal Democrat), Hamza Chowdhury (Green), Atlan Ramadan Dervish (Reform UK), and more.
- Kentish Town North (2 seats): Brigitte Ascher (Green), Darryl Davies (Conservative), Sylvia Anna McNamara (Labour and Co-operative), and others.
- Kentish Town South (3 seats): Meric Apak (Labour), Joseph William Ball (Labour), Robert Brittain (Conservative), and more.
- Kilburn (3 seats): Ash Atkinson (Green), Rahoul Bhansali (Conservative), Eddie Hanson (Labour), and others.
- King's Cross (3 seats): Joel Anderson (Camden People's Alliance), Joan Paula Baktis (Liberal Democrat), Lotis Melisande Bautista (Labour), and more.
- Primrose Hill (3 seats): Esmeralda Akpoke (Conservative), Tom Ash (Green), Dan Corby (Labour), and others.
- Regent's Park (3 seats): Nasim Ali (Labour), Vladimir Chorniy (Conservative), Jose Fafian (National Housing Party), and more.
- South Hampstead (3 seats): Susan Aykroyd (Conservative), Tara Michelle-Louise Copeland (Liberal Democrat), Andrea Cornwell (Green), and others.
- St Pancras and Somers Town (3 seats): Shah Abdul Majeed Bakth (Camden People's Alliance), William Bennett (Reform UK), Hannah Billington (Liberal Democrat), and more.
- West Hampstead (3 seats): Ewan Cameron (Conservative), Leo Giles McKernan Gordon (Labour), Janet Clementine Grauberg (Liberal Democrat), and others.
Key Election Details and Voter Information
Polling stations in Camden will be open from 7am to 10pm on May 7, 2026. Voters must present original photo ID at their polling station. Those without photo ID can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by 5pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Important deadlines include voter registration by 11:59pm on Monday, April 20, 2026, postal vote applications by 5pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and proxy vote applications by 5pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Residents are encouraged to visit the Camden Council website for further details and updates.
This election represents a critical moment for Camden, with diverse candidates vying to influence local policies and community development. Stay informed to make your vote count in shaping the borough's future.
