Reform's Luke Campbell has been elected as the first Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire.
Mr Campbell received 36% of the overall vote receiving 10,981 more votes than the Liberal Democrat Candidate Mike Ross.
Residents had a chance to vote on who would represent them as the Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire On Thursday 1 May.
The count took place on Friday 2 May at Haltemprice Leisure centre and Hull Guildhall with the declaration made on Friday afternoon.
Turnout was 135,703 - 29.86 per cent and the result was:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Campbell | Reform | 48,491 | 35.82% |
| Mike Ross | Liberal Democrats | 37,510 | 27.71% |
| Anne Handley | Conservative Party | 21,393 | 15.80% |
| Margaret Elaine Pinder | Labour and Co-operative Party | 18,568 | 13.71% |
| Kerry Harrison | Green Party | 5,049 | 3.73% |
| Rowan Halstead | Yorkshire Party | 4,372 | 3.23% |
Speaking shortly after the declaration the new Mayor said:
"Thank you so much for the people of Hull and East Yorkshire for putting your trust in in me. I am truly humbled and honoured to have been elected to represent you.
The reason I stood for this role is simply to put the people first in this region. That commitment starts now. I promise I'll not let you down on this.
To everyone who voted for me and Reform UK, thank you.
And for those who didn't, I ask you to give me a chance. I will work hard to earn your trust and do right by every single person in this community no matter who they voted for"
The people of Hull and East Yorkshire have spoken and now it's time to deliver. I'll be hitting the ground running from Tuesday meetings already in process to get started. I've always said all the way through my career that like my speak louder than. And you'll see that. Thank you everybody.
The new mayor will lead the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, providing strategic direction for the economic growth and prosperity of the region.
He will assume control over devolved powers and will be the lead figure responsible for an investment fund worth £400 million over the next 30 years.
Interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service, Mark Rogers, said:
“The election of the first mayor means that the Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority is now fully established.
“Our team will support the Mayor during this exciting time as we work to grow the fortunes of this region and the people who live and work here.
“The mayor has responsibilities for transport, housing and skills, and will also be that visible figure banging at Westminster’s door and shouting about this part of the world.
“We’ve been hard at work preparing for the mayor’s appointment, and will be doing everything we can to enable them to hit the ground running and champion the area nationally and internationally.”
The new mayor will officially start in office on Tuesday 6 May, with a ceremony due to be held for the signing of the formal Acceptance of Office document.
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