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.[2][3] He won with 19 votes to 16.[4]

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.[5]

References

1. "Minutes of the Regular council Meeting held at the Pulau school" (PDF). PITCAIRN ISLAND COUNCIL. 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 Sep 2024.
2. How a remote Pacific island named after a Scot has just elected its first non-native leader The Scotsman, 24 November 2022
3. Meet Simon Young, the Pitcairn Islands’ exotic new mayor (from Yorkshire) The Times, 19 November 2022
4. New Pitcairn Island mayor elected RNZ, 24 November 2022
5. Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held at the Public Hall Pitcairn Island Council