In 2012 following the results of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 counts, George Ferguson was declared the first elected Mayor of Bristol.

Of the first and second preference votes counted:

  • George Ferguson received 37,353 votes.
  • Marvin Rees received 31,259 votes.

pdf See details of the Stage 1 count results (30 KB)

pdf See details of the Stage 2 count results  (25 KB)

pdf See election result by count table (13 KB)

Turnout

Overall turnout was 27.92%.

pdf See detailed turnout by Ward (58 KB)

pdf See verification totals by Ballot Box (10 KB)

Contact information

Electoral services

Electoral Services
Bristol City Council
B Bond Warehouse (5th Floor)
Smeaton Road
Bristol BS1 6XN

Email: electoral.services@bristol.gov.uk
Phone: 0117 922 3400

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Friday, 9am to 4.30pm