When will the London mayoral election result be announced? Everything you need to know
4 May 2024, 08:35 | Updated: 4 May 2024, 14:32
The London mayor results are expected to be announced today, with Sadiq Khan expected to be re-elected for a historic third term.
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Voters across London took to the polls on Thursday, May 2, but counting did not start until 9am today.
The Labour candidate, Mr Khan, is the favourite to win.
Other challenges for the mayorship include the Lib Dem Rob Blackie, Greens' Zoe Garbett, as well as the perennial Count Binface.
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When will the results be announced?
With the count beginning at 9am this morning, the London mayor results are expected at 4.30pm.
It was revealed on Friday evening that 2,495,621 votes had been cast in the 2024 mayoral election.
This represents a turnout of 40.5 per cent, as 6,164,119 people were registered to vote.
The mayor is elected with a first-past-the-post system, the same one that is used nationally.
It means that whoever wins the most number of votes will become the Mayor of London.
If Mr Khan wins, it represent a historic third term as Mayor, while a Hall victory would represent a major upset.
