In one of the Braintree District Council elections, The Three Coines By-Election (December 2008), Conservative Wendy Partridge won with 77% of the votes.
Braintree District Council in Essex, England is elected every four years. The Three Colnes By-Election 4 December 2008 Conservative Chris Siddall 647 Labour Richard Tincknell 121 Green Wendy Partridge 72 
