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.[1][2] He won with 19 votes to 16.[3]
Results
Candidate | Votes | % |
---|---|---|
Simon Young | 19 | 54.29 |
Other | 16 | 45.71 |
Total | 35 | 100.00 |
Aftermath
Young took office on 1 January 2023. A by-election took place on 20 January to elect his replacement on the Island Council.[4]
References
- ^ How a remote Pacific island named after a Scot has just elected its first non-native leader The Scotsman, 24 November 2022
- ^ Meet Simon Young, the Pitcairn Islands’ exotic new mayor (from Yorkshire) The Times, 19 November 2022
- ^ New Pitcairn Island mayor elected RNZ, 24 November 2022
- ^ Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held at the Public Hall Pitcairn Island Council