Mayor of West Yorkshire

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

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 Combined Authority mayoral election.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Ballot Papers Issued	552,153
Spoilt Ballots	5,437
Turnout	32%

Tracy Brabin

Elected

Labour and Co-operative Party
275,430 votes
Arnie Craven

Conservative and Unionist Party
82,757 votes
Andrew Cooper

Green Party
66,648 votes
Bob Buxton

Yorkshire Party
47,937 votes
Jonathan Tilt

Independent
46,443 votes
Stewart Golton

Liberal Democrats
27,501 votes

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🗳️ Mayor of West Yorkshire

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Tracy Brabin

Arnie Craven

Andrew Cooper

Bob Buxton

Jonathan Tilt

Stewart Golton

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