Overview

• Andrea Jenkyns won the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election with over 104,000 votes, defeating her Conservative rival by a wide margin.
• Jenkyns' campaign faced accusations of U.S.-style 'dirty tricks,' including police involvement and media smears, which she condemned in her acceptance speech.
• Her opponents walked off the stage during her speech, where she controversially referenced a rival's South African accent while addressing claims of being 'parachuted in.'
• A residency challenge questioning her eligibility to run was dismissed by the Greater Lincolnshire District Council, clearing her to remain on the ballot.
• Jenkyns stormed out of a Sky News interview after being questioned about her remarks on her rival's accent, calling the line of questioning divisive.