Combined authority mayoral elections in England
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This guidance applies to elections taking place on or after 5 May 2022.
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Click here for guidance on local authority mayoral elections in England
An overview document gives instructions on how to use this guidance and who does what at these elections.
We have produced a timetable with all of the relevant deadlines for the 5 May 2022 Combined authority mayoral election which can be viewed here:
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We published supplementary guidance in 2021 to support candidates and agents participating in polls during the coronavirus pandemic. This remains available for your reference:
Part 1
Can you stand for election?
This part covers:
- Qualifications for standing for election
- Disqualifications from standing for election
Part 2a
Standing as an independent candidate
This part covers:
- Completing and submitting your nomination papers
- Being nominated in more than one ward
- What happens after the close of nominations?
- Appointing your election agent and other agents
- What happens if a candidate dies?
Part 2b
Standing as a party candidate
This part covers:
- Completing and submitting your nomination papers
- The mayoral address and deposit
- What happens after the close of nominations
- Appointing your election agent and other agents
- What happens if a candidate dies
Part 3
Spending and donations
This part covers:
- How much you can spend
- The activities covered by the rules
- Which donations you can accept
- How to check donations you receive
- What information needs to be recorded and reported
Part 4
The campaign
This part covers:
- Campaigning dos and don'ts
- Using the electoral register and absent voters' lists
- Using schools and rooms for public meetings
- Imprints on campaign publicity material
- The mayoral address
- Polling day dos and don'ts
- Reporting allegations of electoral malpractice
Part 5
Your right to attend key electoral events
This part covers:
- Attending the opening of postal votes and what to expect
- Attending polling stations and what to expect
- Attending the count and what to expect
Part 6
After the declaration of results
This part covers:
- Making the declaration of acceptance of office
- Access to election paperwork
- Submitting your spending returns and declarations
- Questioning the result through an election petition