First, you need to be registered. The deadline will be around April 2028. If you miss it, you can’t complain about the winner for four years. That’s the rule.
You can vote in person, by post, or by proxy—which means you can send a friend to vote for you. “I’m not lazy, I’m just efficient.” That’s your excuse.
And if you live outside London, you still get a vote? Nope. Only Londoners. It’s like the cool kids’ club, but with more congestion.
The Aftermath (May 5, 2028)
The morning after, someone will be mayor, and someone will be crying into a Full English Breakfast. The winner will give a speech about unity, while the loser thanks their campaign manager. It’s the same script every time.
Then the real work begins: potholes, housing, and figuring out why the Night Tube is still broken. London never rests. Neither does its mayor.
And then? We start the countdown to 2032. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. For now, enjoy the peace. Because once 2028 rolls around, it’s game on.
So there you have it—everything you never knew you needed to know about the 2028 London Mayor election. Now, can we talk about something less stressful? Like why the Circle Line smells like a wet dog?