Councillor Kieran Mishchuk is a British citizen who recently made history in local politics after winning a council seat for Reform UK, find out more about him and his success below
The teenager secured victory in Swale Council’s Milton Regis ward just less than a year after leaving Borden Grammar School.
Who is Reform UK party’s Kieran Mishchuk, new Milton Regis, Kent Councillor
How did I miss this little fella? It's Cllr Kieran Mishchuk (19) #ReformUK Councillor for Milton Regis in Kent. He's been encouraging people to paint red crosses on mini-roundabouts. He's in trouble now, I'm going to tell his mum. pic.twitter.com/bOJbZDc0QM
— The Rev. Anton Mittens 🌹👮🎓 (@MittensOff) August 23, 2025
Cllr Kieran Mishchuk (19), councillor for #ReformUK in Milton Regis, believes young people fresh out of school lack the knowledge he has of the real world; he left school last year. Fortunately, he secured a good job at Thames Water, with his dad. pic.twitter.com/rCVnYxrjyC
— The Rev. Anton Mittens 🌹👮🎓 (@MittensOff) August 24, 2025
Mishchuk’s success comes despite criticisms surrounding his age and limited life experience, and his win underscores the growing influence of Reform UK in local communities.
Kieran Mishchuk becomes newly elected UK councillor
A young teenager named Kieran Mishchuk recently pulled off a stunning election victory by winning 272 out of 802 votes in Milton Regis, Kent. He won the seat despite a very low turnout of just 17%. Mishchuk credited his win to the broader national context for his success and stated how voter frustration with Labour’s stance on key issues like Highsted Park played a significant role in his success. The young councillor acknowledged that many residents felt disillusioned and uninterested in voting. Following the result announcements, he shared:
“Although I do not have the life experience other councillors have, I am a good listener and I am going to earn my experience.”
Kieran Mishchuk biography and age
Kieran Mishchuk is a newly elected UK councillor who was born and raised in Sittingbourne, England. Mishchuk is only just 19 years old, and he is one of the youngest elected councillors in the United Kingdom. He has lived in the Milton area for over 16 years and feels deeply connected to the ward that he now represents. Kieran has a lifelong passion for politics and community issues, and his decision to join Reform UK stems from his belief in “community, family and country,” which are all values that Kieran says best reflect the priorities of local people.
Family
Kieran Mishchuk comes from a family who are rooted in Sittingbourne, where he has spent his entire life. While his parents and siblings largely prefer to remain outside the spotlight, Kieran often emphasizes that family values have shaped much of his political outlook.
Education
Kieran Mishchuk just recently completed his education at Borden Grammar School in Sittingbourne. He left school just last summer before embarking on his political journey with aspirations of continuing his education alongside building a political career.
Meet Kieran Mishchuk – a 19 year old Reform councillor with the brain of a 68 year old pub bore. pic.twitter.com/BgwY16fyYF
— Parody Keir Starmer (@Parody_PM) September 6, 2025
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