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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]
Candidate | Votes | % |
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Simon Young | 19 | 54.29 |
Other | 16 | 45.71 |
Total | 35 | 100.00 |
Young took office on 1 January 2023. A by-election took place on 20 January to elect his replacement on the Island Council. [5]
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