2026 Hampshire and the Solent mayoral election
The 2026 Hampshire and the Solent mayoral election is due to be held on 7 May 2026 to elect the first mayor of Hampshire and the Solent.
Candidates
No party has yet named their candidate, although prospective candidates have already started campaigning for their party's nomination.
Conservative Party
| Name | Home Town | Experience | Announcement | Outcome of Campaign | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Jones | Portsmouth | Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Former Leader of Portsmouth City Council | March 2025[1] |
Labour Party
| Name | Home Town | Experience | Announcement | Outcome of Campaign | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorna Fielker | Southampton | Former Leader of Southampton City Council | May 2025[2] |
Liberal Democrats
| Name | Home Town | Experience | Announcement | Outcome of Campaign | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Davies | New Forest | Councillor, New Forest District Council | May 2025[3] |
References
- ^ Hudson, Emily (13 March 2025). "Police and crime commissioner to run for mayor". BBC. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Jason. "Southampton City Council leader launches bid to become Hampshire mayor". Dailty Echo. Daily Echo.
- ^ Davies, Jack. Facebook. Jack Davies https://www.facebook.com/jackdaviesld/photos/-announcement-im-putting-my-name-in-the-hat-to-be-the-liberal-democrat-candidate/1095133352433004/?_rdr.
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