Bev Craig has won the Greater Manchester mayoral special election, succeeding Andy Burnham. She pledged to improve constituents' lives, facing lower turnout and a challenge from Reform UK, whose resources were diverted to a separate by-election.
DPP legislator Shen Po-yang is actively discussing Taipei's issues, setting the agenda for the 2026 mayoral race. His proactive approach contrasts with incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an's perceived passive response, leading to questions about who truly fears the election and the unresolved problems Shen Po-yang highlights.
A far-right politician from the Freie Sachsen party narrowly lost a mayoral election in Aue-Bad Schlema, Germany, sparking concerns about the state of democracy and the rise of extremist movements in the region.
Unfounded conspiracy theories claiming fraud in the Los Angeles mayoral election, targeting Spencer Pratt's second-place position, have spread on X, fueled by sponsored posts from influencers paid by prediction market sites Kalshi and Polymarket.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (People Power Party) wins re-election with 49.22% of the vote, defeating Chong Won-o (Democratic Party) by 1.15 percentage points after ballot shortages and protests in Seoul.
Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has won the Seoul mayoral election with 49.15% of the vote, narrowly defeating Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party who secured 48.13%.
In Gimhae mayoral elections, a pattern has emerged: if the local voter turnout exceeds 54%, a Democratic candidate wins. This trend was reaffirmed in the latest election with a 60.4% turnout, leading to the victory of the Democratic Party's candidate.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party is narrowly leading Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o in the Seoul mayoral election, with 97.7% of ballots counted. Chong had initially led but Oh pulled ahead as results came in.
Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party has won the Seoul mayoral election, narrowly defeating Jung Won-oh of the Democratic Party. Oh becomes the first mayor in Seoul's history to be elected to a fifth term after a close race that saw him overcome an early deficit.
Incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is narrowly leading Democratic Party candidate Chong Won-o in the Seoul mayoral election, with Oh overtaking his rival in the final stretch of ballot counting.
The Ulsan mayoral election was narrowly decided by candidate consolidation, with the Democratic Party's Kim Sang-wook winning by 2.99%P over the People Power Party's Kim Du-gyeom. The failure of the conservative bloc to consolidate candidates proved to be a critical factor.
Jeon Jae-soo, former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, has been elected mayor of Busan, marking the Democratic Party's first victory in the city in eight years. Despite past controversies and electoral setbacks, Jeon's "Maritime Capital" pledge resonated with voters, particularly in traditionally conservative areas.
Son Hun-mo of the Democratic Party has won the Suncheon mayoral election, defeating independent candidate Noh Gwan-gyu and Progressive Party candidate Lee Seong-soo with 46.91% of the vote as of 3:12 AM on May 4th, with 95.19% of ballots counted.
Yang Choong-mo of the Democratic Party has won the Namwon mayoral election, successfully transitioning from an economic official to a politician. He defeated candidates from the Cho Kuk Innovation Party and independents, emphasizing his economic expertise to revive the local economy.
With 17.09% of votes counted in the Incheon mayoral election, Do Seong-hoon leads with 102,669 votes (40.33%), followed by Lee Dae-hyung (29.86%) and Lim Byeong-gu (29.79%).
With 48.52% of votes counted in the Jeonju mayoral election, Park Ji-won of the Democratic Party leads with 66.05% of the vote, followed by independent candidate Kim Jong-hoe with 33.94%.
Exit polls for the Daegu mayoral election show a neck-and-neck race between the Democratic Party's Kim Bu-gyeom and the People Power Party's Choo Kyung-ho. Kim called it a reflection of citizens' desire for change, while Choo described it as an expected close contest.
Los Angeles voters head to polls for mayoral election. Incumbent Karen Bass is favored to reach a November runoff, with Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman competing for the second spot. Traders on Kalshi predict Bass and Pratt will advance.
With one day left before the June 3rd Incheon mayoral election, candidates Park Chan-dae (Democratic Party) and Yoo Jeong-bok (People Power Party) are making their final appeals to voters, reflecting on their campaign efforts.
The mayoral election in Görlitz, Eastern Saxony, demonstrates that the AfD is not unbeatable even in deeply conservative regions. However, the victory against the AfD came at a significant cost to other political parties.
Vincenzo De Luca has won the mayoral election in Salerno for the fifth time, securing 56-60% of the vote according to exit polls. Known as "the sheriff," De Luca gained public recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic for his strict measures and memorable social media live streams.
Six candidates are running for mayor of Chieti. The progressive coalition backs Giovanni Legnini. The center-right is split between Cristiano Sicari (supported by FdI, FI, etc.) and Mario Colantonio (supported by Lega, Azione Politica, UDC). Three other civic candidates are Alessandro Carbone, Giancarlo Cascini, and Olinto Amoroso.
Former legislator Guo Zhengliang, known for his "contrarian" predictions, boldly stated that the KMT will "securely win" Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan in the upcoming elections. This prediction has amused netizens, with many calling him an "anti-indicator" and some KMT supporters pleading with him to stop.
With just 10 days until the June 3rd local elections, candidate unification remains a contentious issue for both the progressive and conservative blocs in Ulsan's mayoral race. The progressive camp faces potential collapse of their unification talks due to a sudden halt in a joint survey, while the conservative side sees one candidate rejecting another's plea for unity.
