Elections in your area
Recently past elections
Thursday 2 May 2024
- Mayor of West Midlands
- Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands
- Dudley local election : Belle Vale
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Mayor of West Midlands
This election was 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.
6 candidates stood in the West Midlands Combined Authority mayoral election.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
Electorate | 2,018,546 |
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Ballot Papers Issued | 601,828 |
Spoilt Ballots | 4,757 |
Turnout | 29% |
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Andy Street
Conservative and Unionist Party
224,082 votes -
Akhmed Yakoob
Independent
69,621 votes -
Elaine Ruth Williams
Reform UK
34,471 votes -
Siobhan Harper-Nunes
Green Party
31,036 votes -
Sunny Virk
Liberal Democrats
12,176 votes
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 18:00
:
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 was 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:
2 candidates stood in the West Midlands Police force area.
Electorate | 2,018,546 |
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Ballot Papers Issued | 595,218 |
Spoilt Ballots | 23,663 |
Turnout | 29% |
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Tom Byrne
Conservative and Unionist Party
241,827 votes
Dudley local election
Belle Vale ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
7 candidates stood in the Belle Vale ward.
Spoilt Ballots | 24 |
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Turnout | 33% |
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Fiona Jane Murray
Labour Party
1,289 votes -
Donella Joy Russell
Labour Party
1,247 votes -
Joseph Eulogio
Labour Party
1,211 votes -
Sarah Louise Furhuraire
Liberal Democrats
243 votes