2022 Pitcairnese mayoral election

Mayoral elections were held on Pitcairn Island on 9 November 2022. The result was a victory for Simon Young, who became the island's first non-native leader.[3][4] He won with 19 votes to 16.[5]

Results

CandidateVotes%
Simon Young1954.29
Other1645.71
Total35100.00

Aftermath

Young took office on 1 January 2023. A by-election took place on 20 January to elect his replacement on the Island Council.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Change of British High Commissioner to New Zealand: Louise Cantillon". gov.uk. Government of the United Kingdom. 26 August 2026. Archived from the original on 26 August 2026. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Pitcairn Island Council: Minutes of the Special Council Meeting Held at the Pulau School Commencing at 11:00 am, January 12, 2026" (PDF). 21 January 2026. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 July 2026. Retrieved 20 July 2026.
  3. ↑ How a remote Pacific island named after a Scot has just elected its first non-native leader The Scotsman, 24 November 2022
  4. ↑ Meet Simon Young, the Pitcairn Islands’ exotic new mayor (from Yorkshire) The Times, 19 November 2022
  5. ↑ New Pitcairn Island mayor elected RNZ, 24 November 2022
  6. ↑ Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held at the Public Hall Pitcairn Island Council
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