The Essex County Council elections, due to take place in May 2025, were postponed due to Essex's inclusion in the government's devolution priority programme.
Mark Hall ward
There was a casual vacancy in the Mark Hall ward and a by-election took place on Thursday 1 May 2025.
- Declaration of results (pdf)
Results
Table
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Marian Forstner | UKIP | 14 |
| Christine Gallacher | Labour | 350 |
| Paul Jago | Reform UK | 505 (Elected) |
| Lesley Rideout | Liberal Democrats | 56 |
| John Steer | Conservatives | 424 |
| Julie Taylor | Green Party | 223 |
Turnout: 27.92%