Politics
Labour Candidate Claire Ward Wins Mansfield Mayoral Election 2024
In a closely watched election in Mansfield, Labour candidate Claire Ward emerged victorious in the 2024 Mayoral race. The results, declared at 2:45pm, showcased a competitive field of candidates vying for the important civic position.
Contesting against candidates like Frank Adlington-Stringer from the Green Party, Ben Bradley from the Conservative Party, Alan Graves representing the Reform party, independent candidate Matt Relf, and Helen Tamblyn-Saville from the Liberal Democrats, Ward’s victory solidified her support among the electorate.
The electorate, totaling 82,218 individuals, saw a 25.09% turnout for the East Midlands Mayoral elections, indicating significant interest and participation in the democratic process.
Meanwhile, in the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election, Gary Godden of the Labour Party secured a win against Conservative candidate Caroline Henry and Liberal Democrat contender David Watts. The PCC race also attracted attention and showcased the diversity of political choices available to voters in the region.
