To ensure democracy both in local and national government, adults aged 18 or over are eligible to vote for representatives from political parties, or independent candidates, to represent the local area.
Councillors
Your ward is Carisbrooke East in Isle of Wight Council.
| Whittaker, David | Conservative |
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Member of Parliament (MP)
Your constituency is Isle of Wight.
Your MP is Andrew Turner (Conservative).
Members of the European Parliament (MEP)
Your MEP region is South East.
Your MEPs are:
| Richard Ashworth | Conservative |
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| Daniel Hannan | Conservative |
| James Elles | Conservative |
| Nirj Deva | Conservative |
| Dr Caroline Lucas | Green |
| Peter Skinner | Labour |
| Baroness Nicholson of Winterbourne | Liberal Democrat |
| Sharon Bowles | Liberal Democrat |
| Nigel Farage | UKIP |
| Ashley Mote | Independent |
Conversations
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