Sadiq Khan Secures Historic Third Term as London Mayor
In a groundbreaking victory, Sadiq Khan has been re-elected for an unprecedented third term as London’s Mayor, extending his leadership from 2024 to 2028. Demonstrating increased popularity, Khan improved his percentage of the vote compared to the previous election in 2021, despite the electoral system transitioning from a Supplementary Vote to a First Past the Post format.
Election Results Breakdown
Sadiq Khan, representing the Labour Party, captured 43.8% of the vote, marking a 3.8% increase from his prior performance. He garnered 1,088,225 votes in total. His closest competitor, Conservative Party candidate Susan Hall, received 812,397 votes, accounting for 32.7%, experiencing a decrease of 2.6%.
The Liberal Democrats’ Rob Blackie and the Green Party’s Zoë Garbett, both secured a 5.8% vote share. Meanwhile, Reform UK’s Howard Cox, along with several independent candidates, made their debut in this election, receiving varied support.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the voting results:
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent | Change |
|—————-|————————|————-|————-|—————-|
| Sadiq Khan | Labour Party | 1,088,225 | 43.8% | ⬆️ 3.8% |
| Susan Hall | Conservative Party | 812,397 | 32.7% | ⬇️ 2.6% |
| Rob Blackie | Liberal Democrats | 145,184 | 5.8% | ⬆️ 1.4% |
| Zoë Garbett | Green Party | 145,114 | 5.8% | ⬇️ 2.0% |
| Howard Cox | Reform UK | 78,865 | 3.1% | New Candidate |
| … | … | … | … | … |
Additionally, more comprehensive details and live updates on the election can be found on the official London Elects website.