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Local elections 2024: Mayor of Tees Valley
The third election to the post of Mayor of Tees Valley will take place on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan is standing for mayor of London for the third time. Who are the other mayoral candidates? How does devolution to London work?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
Who are the candidates for York and North Yorkshire mayor? What powers will the new mayor hold?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the North East
How will the first mayor of the North East be elected? Who are the candidates?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in West Yorkshire vote to elect their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Voters in Liverpool and five neighbouring boroughs will elect the mayor of Liverpool City Region.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of East Midlands
The East Midlands will elect its first mayor on 2 May 2024.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters in South Yorkshire elect their metro mayor.
Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
Incumbent Labour mayor Andy Burnham is standing for the third time in May's mayoral elections.