South Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral Elections
Mayoral Election
These elections decide which who represents the 1.4 million people of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.
The new SY Mayor will carry out the duties of the Police and Crime Commissioner and will look after transport, infrastructure and regeneration in the South Yoorkshire area.
May 2024
For the election on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
South Yorkshire CA Mayor |
Name |
Council Area |
Party |
Votes |
% |
Allen, Nick |
Doncaster |
Conservatives |
44,945 |
16.5% |
Bettney, David |
Barnsley |
Social Democratic Party |
20,835 |
7.6% |
Coppard, Oliver |
Sheffield |
Labour Party |
136,611 |
50.9% |
Johnson, Douglas |
Sheffield |
Green Party |
37,142 |
13.6% |
Kitching, Hannah |
Barnsley |
Liberal Democrats |
31,002 |
11.4% |
Registered Voters |
999,314 |
Votes Received/Turnout: |
275,668 |
27.6% |
Notes for 2024 Election
- This is a new webpage for 2024.
- The election is on the same day for the BMBC Wards.
- Information about the SY Mayor can be found on the SYMCA site.
- The mayoral post now incorporates that of the SY Police and Crime Commissioner.
Previous SY Mayors:
- 2018 - Dan Jarvis
- 2022 - Oliver Coppard
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