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Mayor of Tower Hamlets

This election happened 2 days, 2 hours ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

This election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • All areas in Tower Hamlets vote for the council's mayor, in addition to the councillors for their ward. The Mayor of Tower Hamlets is elected to lead the council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget.

9 candidates stood in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets mayoral election.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Electorate 219,030
Ballot Papers Issued 92,066
Spoilt Ballots 782
Turnout 42%
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