All the latest updates as a Reform UK win South Tyneside Council's Harton by-election
All the latest updates from the August 2026 Harton ward by-election.
We’re keeping you up to date as voters have headed to the polls in South Tyneside Council’s Harton ward.
Polling stations in Harton opened at 7am on Thursday morning (August 6) and closed at 10pm.
The by-election was triggered following the resignation of Councillor Alex Clarke following reports of offensive comments made on a podcast, which he described as a comedy‑based show.
As a result, seven candidates have stood for election in the Harton ward.