London Mayor elections happen every four years. No drama, no delays, just a clockwork democracy. Unless a mayor resigns mid-term, which is about as likely as the Tube being on time for a week straight.
This fixed schedule means we get to obsess over when it happens, but never if. 2026 is the next milestone. So pace yourself. Don’t burn out on political gossip before the candidates even declare.
Yes, we’ll get a proper campaign season starting around March 2026. That’s when the leaflets pile up like autumn leaves. You’ll be told to vote for the “real change” or “keeping London moving.” Spoiler: both sides say that.
Who’s Running? (Spoiler: Nobody Knows Yet)
Right now, the field is a ghost town. Sadiq Khan hasn’t confirmed he’s running again. But c’mon, he loves this gig. He’ll likely be there. The Tories? They’re still licking wounds from 2026, so expect a fresh face or a recycled one.
The Lib Dems are lurking. The Greens are dreaming. And some random independent might pop up, promising to ban pigeons or make the Thames swimmable. It’s London, after all. Expect the unexpected.
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But let’s be honest: the real question isn’t who runs. It’s how many postal votes will get lost in the black hole of Royal Mail. That’s the true London drama.
