Mayor of West Yorkshire
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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The Mayor of West Yorkshire helps direct the overall strategy of the five councils which make up the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The Mayor oversees police in the region, and also has responsibilities in areas including transport, adult education and skills, housing and economic development.
Visit the official West Yorkshire election website.
Learn more about devolution in West Yorkshire from the Institute for Government.
6 candidates stood in the West Yorkshire Police mayoral election.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
| Ballot Papers Issued | 552,153 |
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| Spoilt Ballots | 5,437 |
| Turnout | 32% |
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Arnie Craven
Conservative and Unionist Party
82,757 votes
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Andrew Cooper
Green Party
66,648 votes
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Bob Buxton
Yorkshire Party
47,937 votes
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Jonathan Tilt
Independent
46,443 votes
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Stewart Golton
Liberal Democrats
27,501 votes
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