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Mayor of York and North Yorkshire

This election will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is a new position, and will help direct the overall strategy of the two councils which make up the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The Mayor will have responsibilities in transport, skills, planning and regeneration. They will also take over the powers previously held by the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.

Learn more about devolution in York and North Yorkshire from the Institute for Government.

You will have one vote, and can choose from six candidates.

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

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) Wednesday 10 April 2024 10:00 : BBC Mayoral Candidates Debate
See video or other info from this event.

  • Your polling station is:

    Rainton Village Hall
    Rainton
    Thirsk

    It will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 2 May 2024

    You don't need to take your poll card with you.

    If you have a postal vote, you can hand it in at this polling station on election day up to 10pm

    Read more about how to vote.

  • ️ You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

    You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station. Read more about voting in Great Britain.

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