Mayor of Bedford
This election was held on Thursday 4 May 2023.
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The Mayor of Bedford is elected to lead Bedford Council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the budget.
 
5 candidates stood in the Bedford Borough Council mayoral election.
| Electorate | 137,042 | 
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| Spoilt Ballots | 374 | 
| Turnout | 35% | 
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Dave Hodgson
Liberal Democrats
15,602 votes
        
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Saqhib Ali
Labour Party
11,568 votes
        
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Adrian Spurrell
Green Party
3,795 votes
        
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Alberto George Thomas
Heritage Party
887 votes
        
     
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