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Thursday 7 May 2026
Mayor of Hackney
This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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All areas in Hackney vote for the council's mayor, in addition to the councillors for their ward. The Mayor of Hackney is elected to lead the council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget.
5 candidates stood in the London Borough of Hackney mayoral election.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
| Turnout | 40% |
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Caroline Woodley
Labour and Co-operative Party
26,865 votes
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Tareke Gregg
Conservative and Unionist Party
6,345 votes
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Vahid Almasi
Reform UK
4,013 votes
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Eva Steinhardt
Liberal Democrats
2,731 votes
London Borough of Hackney
Lea Bridge 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.
13 candidates stood in the Lea Bridge ward.
| Ballot Papers Issued | 13,382 |
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| Turnout | 43% |
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Margaret Gordon
Labour Party
1,414 votes
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Ian Rathbone
Labour Party
1,370 votes
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Jennifer Parillon
Labour Party
1,295 votes
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Beata Skonieczna
Conservative and Unionist Party
192 votes
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Bella Weil
Conservative and Unionist Party
174 votes
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Yehoshua Cymerman
Reform UK
173 votes
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Marcin Skonieczny
Conservative and Unionist Party
154 votes
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Lars Wilmar
Liberal Democrats
152 votes
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Tony Harms
Liberal Democrats
148 votes
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James Ivens
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
83 votes