Young Mayor Elections 2025
The Final 15 candidates have been chosen 👑
This year, we had the highest number of applicants ever! 92 bold young people took that step, but there can only be one Young Mayor.
After days of interviews and deliberations, the final 15 candidates have been chosen, find out who they are and what they stand for!
Meet the final 15 candidates!
Want to know more about them and what they stand for?
Check back in a few days to see when their manifestos are published!
But in the meantime, give them a follow on social media and follow their campaigns in real time!
🏛️ What does the Young Mayor Team do?
The Young Mayor Team represents young people locally, regionally, and nationally, working with councillors, decision-makers, and the Youth Council to ensure the voice of young people in Tower Hamlets is heard.
They aim to:
• 🤝 Strengthen community relations
• 📣 Influence decisions
• 🎙️ Speak for young people
• 📅 Run projects, campaigns & events
What role does the Deputy Young Mayor play?
In 2023, the Young Mayor deputies took on roles that lead on the following areas:
🌍 Social & economic development
🌱 Environment
💙 Health & wellbeing
🏘️ Community
When do elections take place? 🤔
The voting window open at 9am on Monday 1 December and closes at 5pm on Sunday 7 December.
The declaration of results will take place on Tuesday 9th December 2025 and the Young Mayor of Tower Hamlets will be announced.
What's the election process?
🗳️ The Young Mayor election will be conducted digitally
📩 Poll cards will be issued to all pupils and students via secondary schools and sixth forms in Tower Hamlets.
📱 Poll cards will have QR codes which can be scanned using mobile devices, and these will take you to the platform to vote.
👥 Who Can Vote?
📅 Anyone in year 7 -13 (aged 11–17) living, studying, or working in Tower Hamlets.
