Elections in your area
Thursday 2 May 2024
You will have two ballot papers to fill out.
Get ready to vote:
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Mayor of West Midlands
This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
The Mayor of the West Midlands helps direct the overall strategy of the seven councils which make up the West Midlands Combined Authority. The Mayor has responsibilities in areas including transport, adult skills, infrastructure, housing and business support.
Visit the official West Midlands election website.
Learn more about devolution in the West Midlands from the Institute for Government.
You will have one vote, and can choose from six candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.
You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
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Siobhan Harper-Nunes
Green Party
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Richard Parker
Labour and Co-operative Party
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Andy Street
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Sunny Virk
Liberal Democrats
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Elaine Ruth Williams
Reform UK
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Akhmed Yakoob
Independent
Election events
You can meet candidates and question them at events (often known as 'hustings'). Here are some events that are taking place:
(Past event)
Thursday 25 April 2024 20:00
:
A Mayor for the West Midlands
, BBC One
See video or other info from this event.
Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands
This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected to hold the police to account. They have responsibility for their police force's finance, and can appoint or dismiss the Chief Constable. Once elected, each PCC must produce a Police and Crime Plan, which sets their force's strategic direction.
Learn more:
You will have one vote, and can choose from two candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.
You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Tom Byrne
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Simon John Foster
Labour Party
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You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.
If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call your local council
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️ You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station. Read more about voting in Great Britain.
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