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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
Bensham Manor 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 Bensham Manor ward.
| Electorate | 11,815 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 3,875 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 24 |
| Turnout | 32% |
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Caraden Davis
Green Party
1,037 votes
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Simon Christopher Richard Jones
Green Party
914 votes
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Gareth Main
Green Party
838 votes
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Graham John Mitchell
Independent
622 votes
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Graeme Robert Fillmore
Conservative and Unionist Party
560 votes
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Gisela James
Conservative and Unionist Party
556 votes
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Jon Sanders
Conservative and Unionist Party
512 votes
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Ashley Burridge
Liberal Democrats
410 votes
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Ben Flook
Reform UK
396 votes
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Gay Holder
Reform UK
320 votes
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Akintunde Ogunlolu
Reform UK
258 votes
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Syed Saqib Alam Abidi
Workers Party of Britain
186 votes