The provisional candidates for the seven councillor positions in Marlborough’s Blenheim Ward are David Croad, Cyril Dawson, Brian Dawson, Deborah Dalliessi, Thelma Sowman, John Hyndman and Benjamin Stace.
Based on the preliminary count released today, the next nearest candidate Tamsin Cooper is about 29 votes behind Benjamin Stace.
“Although special votes are still to be processed and counted, it’s very unlikely the preliminary result will change significantly,” Electoral Officer Dean Heiford said.
Nadine Taylor is re-elected as Mayor and Barbara Faulls, Raylene Innes and Malcolm Taylor were the successful candidates in the Marlborough Sounds Ward.
Marlborough voted to remove the Māori Ward, which will take effect from the next elections in 2028. Allanah Burgess was elected unopposed for the Māori Ward for this term.
In the Wairau-Awatere Ward three candidates were nominated for the three available positions - Gerald Hope, Sally Arbuckle and Scott Adams - and were elected unopposed.
The full and final result, including special votes, is expected to be announced on Thursday.
For more information go to the 2025 Election Results webpage
