What happened in the 2012 London mayoral election?

The 2012 London mayoral election was an election held on Thursday 3 May 2012, to elect the Mayor of London. It was held on the same day as the London Assembly election, and used a supplementary vote system. The election was won by the incumbent mayor Boris Johnson of the Conservative Party, who was seeking re-election for a second term as Mayor.

How often is the London mayoral election?

The London mayoral election for the office of Mayor of London takes place every four years. The first election was held in May 2000, and five subsequent elections have taken place. The latest mayoral election took place in 2021, it was initially going to be held in 2020 but was postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who became the second mayor of London in 2004?

The incumbent Labour mayor, Ken Livingstone was defeated by Conservative candidate Boris Johnson, who became London’s second mayor. In June 2004, the second election was held.

What was the turnout for the 2008 London mayoral election?

The turnout was 38.1%, a decrease from 45.33% in the previous election. Shortly before midnight on 4 May, Boris Johnson was declared the re-elected Mayor of London. At the 2008 mayoral election, Boris Johnson defeated incumbent mayor Ken Livingstone.

What were the blue and Red Boroughs in the 2012 election?

Blue boroughs are those with most votes for Boris Johnson and red those for Ken Livingstone The 2012 London mayoral election was an election held on Thursday 3 May 2012, to elect the Mayor of London. It was held on the same day as the London Assembly election, and used a supplementary vote system.

What happened at the 2012 Olympic Games in London?

The London 2012 Games included a four-year Cultural Olympiad. It reached a climax with the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012, starting a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK, as the Olympic and Paralympic spirit crossed the world once again. Sports: 26 sports, featuring 39 disciplines.

What was the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad?

The London 2012 Games included a four-year Cultural Olympiad. It reached a climax with the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on 27 July 2012, starting a 60-day festival of sport and culture across the UK, as the Olympic and Paralympic spirit crossed the world once again.