Mayoral Election 2024
What are the mayoral elections?
Your mayor is in charge of implementing policy to make your city or area a better place to visit, live or work. On the 2nd of May 2024, some areas in England will vote in a new mayor. They are elected with the ‘first-past-the-post’ system – meaning you vote for one candidate, and the candidate with the most votes will win. The London Mayoral elections are the biggest elections this year in terms of influence – but 8 other regions in England also will vote in Mayors this May.
The regions up for mayor elections are as follows:
- London
- The North East
- Tees Valley
- York and North Yorkshire
- West Yorkshire
- South Yorkshire
- East Midlands
- Greater Manchester
- Liverpool City
- West Midlands
Why vote?
Voting in the mayoral election means that you have the power to get your voice heard on issues that matter the most for everyday life in your area. These issues include transport, housing, policing, crime, and the environment. Some mayors, depending on their constituency, have more responsibility and powers than others. For example, the mayor of London has responsibility for policies to do with central London congestion charges, and also oversee the Metropolitan Police. To speak up for your family and your community, make sure you turn up at the polling station this May!
How do I vote?
To vote in the mayoral elections, you must:
- Be registered to vote by 16th April 2024 – You can register here in 5 minutes: gov.uk/register-to-vote. Remember that being registered with your local council does not automatically include you on the electoral register.
- Live in the correct boundary
- Be at least 18 years old on the day of election
You can vote in a few ways:
- By Post – Apply for a postal vote here by 17th April 2024: gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
- In person at a polling station – You’ll be sent a poll card, telling you where to vote and when. Polling stations are open from 7am-10pm on the day of election.
- By proxy – (You can also get someone else to vote for you under certain conditions. Find out more here: gov.uk/how-to-vote/voting-by-proxy)
Who’s up for election?
The race for London Mayor is one of the most anticipated elections of the year – the next Mayor of London will manage a city of over 8.8 million people, with a policy budget of almost £20bn.
There are 13 candidates who are standing to be the next Mayor of London:
- Susan Hall: Conservative Party
- Zöe Garbett: Green Party
- Sadiq Khan: Labour Party
- Rob Blackie: Liberal Democrats
- Brian Rose: London Real Party
- Howard Cox: Reform UK
- Amy Gallagher: Social Democratic Party
- Femy Amin: Animal Welfare Party – People, Animals, Environment
- Nick Scanlon: Britain First – No to Immigration
- Count Binface: Independent
- Natalie Campbell: Independent
- Tarun Ghulati: Independent
- Andreas Michli: Independant
Our survey: make your voice heard
The time to speak out as a British Muslim has never been more important. Take a few minutes to do our MCB survey – tell us what matters the most to you and your community.