Overview

• Luke Campbell, a former Olympic gold medalist and professional boxer, won the Hull and East Yorkshire mayoral election with 35.82% of the vote, defeating Liberal Democrat Mike Ross by over 10,000 votes.
• This marks Reform UK's second mayoral win, signaling the party's growing influence in traditional Labour and Conservative strongholds.
• Campbell pledged to prioritize council accountability, improve the region's bus network, and secure additional funding beyond the current £13.3 million annual devolution deal.
• Turnout for the election was low, with only 29.86% of eligible voters casting their ballots in this first-ever mayoral contest for the combined authority.
• Campbell, who officially takes office on May 6, will oversee transport, housing, and skills development while advocating for the region at Westminster.