The 2016 London mayoral election was held on 5 May 2016 to elect the next Mayor of London. It was the fifth London mayoral election. The sitting mayor of London Boris Johnson did not stand for re-election. The Conservative Party candidate was Zac Goldsmith and the Labour Party candidate was Sadiq Khan. In the election, Khan was elected mayor.
2016 London mayoral election
Questions and Answers
Q: When was the 2016 London mayoral election held?
A: The 2016 London mayoral election was held on 5 May 2016.
Q: How many London mayoral elections had been held prior to 2016?
A: Prior to 2016, the London mayoral election had been held four times.
Q: Did Boris Johnson stand for re-election in the 2016 London mayoral election?
A: No, Boris Johnson did not stand for re-election in the 2016 London mayoral election.
Q: Who was the Conservative Party candidate in the 2016 London mayoral election?
A: The Conservative Party candidate in the 2016 London mayoral election was Zac Goldsmith.
Q: Who was the Labour Party candidate in the 2016 London mayoral election?
A: The Labour Party candidate in the 2016 London mayoral election was Sadiq Khan.
Q: Who won the 2016 London mayoral election?
A: Sadiq Khan won the 2016 London mayoral election.
Q: What number London mayor was Sadiq Khan?
A: Sadiq Khan was the fifth London mayor.