Approvals 2026
To stand for election as a Liberal Democrat in Eastleigh, you must be approved and selected by the local party. Approvals for 2026 elections are now open.
Thank you so much for your interest in applying for approval to be a candidate in 2026’s local elections.
Standing as a Liberal Democrat is an exciting and important role. Standing as a candidate gives you the chance to represent our party, and our community, in the bodies that run our local area. And in Eastleigh, we have a brilliant record of turning that chance into success!
To become a candidate, you need to be approved to stand for election and then be selected to a specific seat. In Eastleigh, approvals and selections take place over the Winter so that our candidates are in place and ready to campaign in the Spring.
A single approval process will take place in 2025:
1. Approval for 2026 Eastleigh Borough Council Elections. Approval is required for all candidates who wish to stand in this election on behalf of the Liberal Democrats.
Approvals and selections are conducted in line with the local party’s Approval and Selection Policy.
This links below contain useful information about the approval process. If you have any more questions about approvals and selections please do get in touch.
Applications for approval must be received by 24th October 2025. Please email them to richard@xebre.net