Youth Mayor elections 2026

We are holding elections to elect a new Youth Mayor.

Who can vote

If you’re aged 10 to 19, or up to 25 with SEND, you get to choose who represents young people in Wandsworth this year.

Young people are only allowed to vote once for one candidate.

Meet the candidates

Get to know the young people standing to be your next Youth Mayor and what they care about most.

Abigail Akindeko

"I am running to ensure that youth representation in Wandsworth is not symbolic, but meaningful and impactful."

Abigail's key priorities are:

• Mental health and wellbeing
• Education, careers and opportunities
• Strengthening youth clubs and community engagement

Read Abigail's manifesto to find out more about her key priorities. 

Afeefa Haroon

"Being a Youth Mayor means bridging the gap between young people and those in positions of responsibility."

Afeefa's key priorities are:

• Making mental health more accessible and relatable
• The Creative Careers Studio
• Supporting Under-Represented Communities and Young People Including SEN

Read Afeefa's manifesto to find out more about her key priorities.

Daniel W

"For me, this election is about giving young people a bigger voice and greater political power in our Wandsworth."

Daniel's key priorities are:

• Improving safety for women and girls in our community
• Providing better access to the music and the arts in our schools
• Enabling young people to get more involved in politics

Read Daniel's manifesto to find out more about his key priorities.

Elisabeth Abraham

"I envision a Wandsworth where everyone, regardless of any circumstance, feels seen, supported, and empowered."

Elisabeth's key priorities are:

• Strengthening relations and communication between the council and residents, specifically young people
• Creating more spaces for young people to find super curriculars and opportunities
• Promoting eco-conscious initiatives

Read Elisabeth's manifesto to find out more about her key priorities.

Layan Bazuti

"My aim is to turn our concerns into meaningful progress - improving our present while securing our future."

Layan's key priorities:

• Equipping young people with practical knowledge
• Building a safer Wandsworth through protection and prevention
• Empowering Youth Spaces and Voice

Read Layan's manifesto to find out more about her key priorities.

Mahnoor

"I am running because I understand the pressure young people face, academically and personally, and I want to turn those experiences into practical action."

Mahnoor's key priorities:

• Clear youth voices and accountability
• Improving access to opportunities
• Supporting students through academic pressure

Read Mahnoor's manifesto to find out more about her key priorities.

Mikail Jame

"By voting for me as your Youth Mayor, you are choosing a voice that will listen, represent, and stand up for every young person in Wandsworth."

Mikail's key priorities:

• Support for all young people
• Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour
• Young people’s emotional and physical wellbeing

Read Mikail's manifesto to find out more about his key priorities.

Summer Mahmoud

"I will listen carefully to your needs so that together we can strengthen the borough of Wandsworth and continue to bring the community together."

Summer's key priorities:

• Youth creativity festivals
• A borough welcoming project
• A no-cost weekend 

Read Summer's manifesto to find out more about her key priorities.

Hustings

Hustings will take place before the election. Come along, hear from the candidates, and ask them questions directly.

Event details:

• Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026
• Time: 5.45pm
• Location: Wandsworth Town Hall

To register your attendance, email keziah.gordon@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

How to vote

You can vote in person at local youth clubs and libraries in the week beginning Monday 23 March 2026.

Find your nearest location and make your voice heard.

Venue	Address	Date	Time
Wandsworth Youth Bus	Portinscale Road, Putney SW15	Monday 23 March	3.30 to 5.45pm
Wandsworth Town Hall	Wandsworth High Street SW18 2PU	Monday 23 March	3.30 to 6pm
Tooting Library	75 Mitcham Road, London SW17 9PD	Monday 23 March	3.30 to 5.30pm
Melrose Centre	28 Glenburnie Road, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7PJ	Tuesday 24 March	3 to 8pm
Southfields Library	300 Wimbledon Park Road, London SW19 6NL	Tuesday 24 March	3 to 5.30pm
Regenerate Youth Club/Ashburton Youth Centre	Westleigh Avenue, Putney SW15 6XD	Tuesday 24 March	3.30 to 6pm
St Paul’s Furzedown, Youth Café	Chillerton Road, SW17	Tuesday 24 March	12.30 to 2.30pm
BASE	33–35 Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London SW15 4DQ	Wednesday 25 March	3.30 to 8pm
Carney’s Community	30 Petworth Street, London SW11 4QT (Battersea)	Wednesday 25 March	5 to 8pm
FAST Youth Group – Yvonne Carr Centre	2 Thessaly Road, Nine Elms, London SW8 4HT	Wednesday 25 Mach	4 to 6pm
Balham Library	Ramsden Road, London SW12 8QY	Thursday 26 March	3 to 6pm
Tooting Library	75 Mitcham Road, London SW17 9PD	Thursday 26 March	3 to 5pm
FAST Youth Group – Yvonne Carr Centre	2 Thessaly Road, Nine Elms, London SW8 4HT	Thursday 26 March	4.30 to 6pm
BASE	33–35 Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London SW15 4DQ	Thursday 26 March	3.30 to 8pm
Henry Prince Community Club Room	29 St John’s Drive, London SW18 4UN	Thursday 26 March	3 to 8pm
ROSE Community Centre	22 Ascalon Street, Nine Elms, London SW8 4AN	Thursday 26 March	3 to 7pm
Furzedown Youth Centre – St James Church	Welham Road, Furzedown SW16 6NT	Friday 27 March	6 to 8pm
Balham Library	Ramsden Road, London SW12 8QY	Friday 27 March	3 to 6pm
BASE	33–35 Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London SW15 4DQ	Friday 27 March	3.30 to 8pm
Kimber Skate Park	Kimber Road, SW18 4NY	Friday 27 March	3.30 to 5.45pm
Wandsworth Youth Bus	Next to the Wandle Leisure Centre behind Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth	Saturday 28 March	2 to 5pm

Results

Once votes have been counted, the results of the election will be shared with schools and youth clubs.