Lord Bates – Votes and party alignment
| Year | Party alignment | Total votes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98.55% | 76 |
| 2025 | 98.94% | 227 |
| 2024 | n/a | 76 |
| 2023 | n/a | 167 |
| 2022 | n/a | 163 |
| 2021 | 97.39% | 143 |
| 2020 | 97.95% | 104 |
| 2019 | 92.58% | 67 |
| 2018 | 97.61% | 61 |
| 2017 | 99.23% | 58 |
| 2016 | 99.35% | 102 |
| 2015 | 99.56% | 68 |
| 2014 | 98.34% | 86 |
| 2013 | 94.86% | 87 |
| 2012 | 97.88% | 113 |
| 2011 | 98.03% | 131 |
| 2010 | 98.15% | 73 |
| 2009 | 98.21% | 90 |
| 2008 | 94.02% | 39 |