Governor Elections 2026

The following vacancies will be available in this election cycle:

Public Governors

  1. Somerset West and Taunton – 1 seat (2‑year term)
  2. Mendip – 1 seat (3‑year term)
  3. Sedgemoor – 1 seat (3‑year term)
  4. Dorset – 1 seat (3‑year term)

Staff Governors

  1. Staff Constituency – 3 seats (3‑year terms)
  2. Staff Constituency – 1 seat (2-year term)

Nominations open from Friday 6 February 2026. Nomination forms can be obtained from Civica Election Services at:

  1. Online: www.cesvotes.com/somerset2026
  2. Telephone: 020 8889 9203
  3. Email: ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com
  4. Post: Civica Election Services, The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW

The deadline for receipt of nominations is 5pm on Friday 6 March 2026, with withdrawals accepted until 5pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Voting (if contested) will run from Monday 30 March to 5pm on Friday 24 April 2026.

Election Notice

Supporting Documents for the role of the governor