Mayor of Bedford
This election was held on Thursday 4 May 2023.
5 candidates stood in the Bedford Borough Council mayoral election.
The Mayor of Bedford is elected to lead Bedford Council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the budget. The Mayor's decisions can only be overturned by a two-thirds majority of councillors.
| Electorate | 137,042 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 374 |
| Turnout | 35% |
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Dave Hodgson
Liberal Democrats
15,602 votes
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Saqhib Ali
Labour Party
11,568 votes
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Adrian Spurrell
Green Party
3,795 votes
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Alberto George Thomas
Heritage Party
887 votes
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