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Thursday 2 May 2024

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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
Ballot Papers Issued 601,828
Spoilt Ballots 4,757
Turnout 29%

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:

Visit the official election website.

2 candidates stood in the West Midlands Police force area.

Electorate 2,018,546
Ballot Papers Issued 595,218
Spoilt Ballots 23,663
Turnout 29%
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