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Thursday 7 May 2026
Mayor of Newham
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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All areas in Newham vote for the council's mayor, in addition to the councillors for their ward. The Mayor of Newham 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 Newham mayoral election.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
| Turnout | 34% |
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Mehmood Mirza
Newham Independents Party
20,234 votes
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Areeq Chowdhury
Green Party
18,999 votes
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Clive Furness
Reform UK
7,313 votes
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Terri Bloore
Conservative and Unionist Party
6,360 votes
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Laura Claire Willoughby
Liberal Democrats
3,766 votes
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Bharath Swamy
Christian Peoples Alliance
1,550 votes
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Kamran Malik
Communities United Party
324 votes
London Borough of Newham
Royal Victoria 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.
10 candidates stood in the Royal Victoria ward.
| Electorate | 11,112 |
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| Ballot Papers Issued | 2,968 |
| Spoilt Ballots | 15 |
| Turnout | 26% |
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Steve Brayshaw
Labour Party
715 votes
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Caroline Oladapo
Labour Party
572 votes
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Kevin Okparaeke
Reform UK
405 votes
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Bradley James Fage
Conservative and Unionist Party
394 votes
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George Joseph Benjamin Wright
Conservative and Unionist Party
340 votes
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Richard East
Liberal Democrats
295 votes
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Ehsan Mughal
Newham Independents Party
171 votes
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Tomek Zygarowski
Newham Independents Party
156 votes