London Elections just seven days away

On Thursday 2 May 2024 around six million Londoners will make their way to polling stations across the capital to elect a new Mayor of London and 25 London Assembly Members.[1]

The results of this election will determine how London will be governed from City Hall for the next four years.

Important dates

These dates apply to both the Mayor and the London Assembly.

Voting: Thursday 2 May 2024 (polling stations open from 7am to 10pm)
Verification of ballot papers: Friday 3 May 2024 - starts 9am
Count commences: Saturday 4 May 2024 - starts 9am

How to vote

• In this election, there are three ballot papers and three votes.
• Two votes for the Assembly elections and one vote for the Mayoral election.

Deadlines and voting options

• The deadline to apply for a proxy vote as a result of an emergency is 5pm, Thursday 2 May 2024.
• You should have received your polling card by now. This will include details of your named polling station.
• Your polling station will be open from 7am until 10pm on election day.

For more information, please contact the London Elects media office.

London Elects Head of Media:
Alison Bell - 07887 832 918 – City Hall
[email protected]
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www.londonelects.org.uk

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Notes to editors

1. This unique form of local government represents the interests of London and Londoners. London has one Mayor and 25 Assembly Members. The Mayor of London is responsible for running the city, from policing and housing to environment and transport. The Assembly keeps a check on the Mayor’s work and investigates issues that matter to Londoners.
2. Link to the forms of acceptable photo-ID
3. How to complete the ballot papers
4. Ballot Paper mock ups
5. To find out more, visit londonelects.org.uk
6. Link to 2021 results