December 2024 London Mayoral Election

December 2024 London Mayoral Election

December 18, 2024 (2024-12-18)

Party Tories  LPP  Sinn Fein Popular vote 14 13 6 Percentage 45% 43% 12%

Mayor of London before election Lord Sim LPP Mayor of London Francis Devecz Tories

Overview

The December 2024 London Mayoral Election saw a tightly contested race among three major candidates: Francis Devecz of the Conservative Party, Lord Sim of the Liberal Progressive Party, and Alexandra Woodward representing Sinn Féin. Held on December 18, 2024, the election resulted in a Conservative victory, with Devecz securing 45% of the popular vote (14 votes), narrowly defeating Lord Sim, who garnered 43% (13 votes). Alexandra Woodward, despite a strong campaign, managed 12% of the vote (6 votes). The election marked a shift in London's political leadership, with Devecz succeeding Lord Sim as the Mayor of London, ushering in a Conservative administration.