In a closely watched election, Labour’s Oliver Coppard has secured a second term as mayor of South Yorkshire. The results were announced after a turnout of 27.6%, with a total of 275,668 votes cast.

Coppard, who has been serving as mayor since 2022, faced strong competition from other candidates. His re-election victory reflects the confidence voters have in his leadership and vision for the region.

In a closely watched election, Labour’s Oliver Coppard has secured a second term as mayor of South Yorkshire. The results were announced after a turnout of 27.6%, with a total of 275,668 votes cast.

During his first term, Coppard focused on key issues such as infrastructure development, education, and public safety.

In his victory speech, Coppard expressed gratitude to the voters and pledged to continue working tirelessly for the betterment of South Yorkshire. He emphasised the need for collaboration across party lines to address the challenges facing the region.