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Thursday 7 May 2026
Mayor of Croydon
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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All areas in Croydon vote for the council's mayor, in addition to the councillors for their ward. The Mayor of Croydon is elected to lead the council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget.
8 candidates stood in the London Borough of Croydon mayoral election.
| Electorate | 286,933 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 117,616 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 675 |
| Turnout | 40% |
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Rowenna Frances Davis
Labour and Co-operative Party
34,758 votes
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Peter Underwood
Green Party
19,404 votes
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Ben Flook
Reform UK
14,467 votes
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Richard Howard
Liberal Democrats
7,815 votes
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Michael Pusey
Taking The Initiative Party
2,597 votes
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Jose Joseph
Independent
1,568 votes
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Benjamin Goldstone
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
461 votes
Croydon local election
Sanderstead ward
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for London borough councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.
London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Rubbish collection and recycling
- Housing and planning
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
- Sports facilities and public parks
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
15 candidates stood in the Sanderstead ward.
| Electorate | 12,113 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 6,591 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 29 |
| Turnout | 54% |
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Gareth Heald
Reform UK
864 votes
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Laura Theresa Doughty
Labour Party
851 votes
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Patricia Owen
Reform UK
811 votes
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Maddie Trubee
Green Party
806 votes
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Natarajah Balachandra
Reform UK
793 votes
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Alan Nicholas Malarkey
Labour Party
768 votes
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Konrad Marek Gawrys
Green Party
756 votes
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Michael Ernest Hembest
Green Party
747 votes
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Michael Andrew Smith
Labour Party
599 votes
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Frances Margaret Conn
Liberal Democrats
510 votes
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Jon Dean
Liberal Democrats
461 votes
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Anne Howard
Liberal Democrats
454 votes