Electoral Intelligence — Candidates
Candidate Database 2025
Reform UK candidates from the 2025 local elections, mayoral contests, and key party officials. Includes background profiles, declared interests, and electoral outcomes. Data sourced from Electoral Commission and Parliament Register.
2025 Local Election Results by Region
| Region | Candidates | Won | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of England | 312 | 187 | 60% | |
| East Midlands | 245 | 134 | 55% | |
| South East | 334 | 178 | 53% | |
| Yorkshire & Humber | 289 | 142 | 49% | |
| West Midlands | 212 | 98 | 46% | |
| North West | 198 | 89 | 45% | |
| South West | 156 | 67 | 43% | |
| North East | 134 | 54 | 40% | |
| London | 89 | 11 | 12% |
Key Candidates & Officials
Ben HabibCandidate (won)
East of England · Essex CC
Former Brexit Party MEP, Reform deputy leader
Andrea JenkynsCandidate (won)
East Midlands · Lincolnshire Mayoral
Former Conservative MP, Minister for Skills
Matt VickersCandidate (lost)
North East · Tees Valley Mayoral
Former Conservative MP for Stockton South
Zia YusufParty official
National · Reform UK Party Chair
Former Goldman Sachs; Reform party chairman since 2024
Lee AndersonMP (incumbent)
East Midlands · Ashfield
Former Conservative MP; defected to Reform Feb 2024
Richard TiceMP (incumbent)
East of England · Boston & Skegness
Property developer; co-founder of Leave.EU
Rupert LoweMP (suspended from whip)
East of England · Great Yarmouth
Former Southampton FC chairman; suspended Feb 2026
James McMurdockMP (incumbent)
East of England · South Basildon & East Thurrock
Solicitor
Nigel FarageMP / Party Leader
East of England · Clacton
Former UKIP leader, Brexit Party leader; GB News presenter
Note: This database shows key candidates and officials only. The full 2025 candidate list (2,000+ individuals) is available from the Electoral Commission. Background profiles are sourced from Parliament Register, Electoral Commission, and verified news sources.