If you’re a British, Irish, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen over 18, and you live in London, yes. You’ll need to be registered, of course—because nothing says “democracy” like forgetting to tick a box and losing your voice for four years.
Reform UK names Laila Cunningham as 2028 London mayoral candidate - BBC
And here’s a wild thought: by 2032, you might not even be in London! Maybe you’ll have moved to a cottage in the Cotswolds and own three sheep. But you still won’t escape the mayoral campaign, because London’s influence seeps into everything. Even sheep talk about the ULEZ expansion.
So, to recap: after 2028, the next London Mayor election is in 2032. That’s it. No hidden twist. No secret referendum. Just a date on the horizon, like a faraway summer festival you haven’t bought tickets for yet.
But hey, if you’re feeling impatient, you can always obsess over the 2026 election first. I hear there’s already drama. Candidates are popping up like mushrooms after rain. And the debates? Oh, the debates. They’ll make you miss the days of “Khan vs. Goldsmith” like a comforting rerun of a TV show you’ve seen too many times.
In the meantime, enjoy the peace. No leaflets for a while. No awkward doorstep conversations about crossrail. Just you, your coffee, and the quiet knowledge that 2032 is coming. Ready or not.
Now, pass the biscuits. We’ve got a whole decade to prepare.
