Victoria is an electoral ward in the

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. The ward has existed since the creation of the borough on 1 April 1965 and was first used in the 1964 elections. It returns three councillors to

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Hackney council elections since 2014

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Hackney in 2014.

2022 election

The election took place on 5 May 2022. After voting against the

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on a motion relating to a ceasefire of the

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, the three Labour Party councillors were suspended and then resigned to form an independent group.

2018 by-election

In October, a by-election was announced due to the resignation of Olumuyiwa Alexander Kuye following health issues. On 18 October 2018, Labour successfully defended Victoria against the Conservative candidate, who was a former Councillor for Lea Bridge during the Conservative high tide in 1968.

2018 election

The election took place on 3 May 2018.

2014 election

The election took place on 22 May 2014.

2002–2014 Hackney council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Hackney in 2002.

2010 election

The election on 6 May 2010 took place on the same day as the

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2006 election

The election took place on 4 May 2006.

2002 election

The election took place on 2 May 2002.

1978–2002 Hackney council elections

There was a revision of ward boundaries in Hackney in 1978. There was a significant change to the ward boundaries in 1994 when Victoria Park was brought fully into Tower Hamlets, however as this area was unpopulated it made no change to the electorate.

1998 election

The election took place on 7 May 1998.

1994 election

The election took place on 5 May 1994.

1991 by-election

The by-election took place on 14 March 1991, following the disqualification of Ali Uddin.

1990 election

The election took place on 3 May 1990.

1986 election

The election took place on 8 May 1986.

1982 election

The election took place on 6 May 1982.

1978 election

The election took place on 4 May 1978.

1964–1978 Hackney council elections

1974 election

The election took place on 2 May 1974.

1973 by-election

The by-election took place on 14 June 1973.

1971 election

The election took place on 13 May 1971.

1968 election

The election took place on 9 May 1968.

1964 election

The election took place on 7 May 1964.

References

{{Wards of Hackney Wards of the London Borough of Hackney 1965 establishments in England Constituencies established in 1965