50.There are four candidates, A, B, C, and D. Counting the first preference votes gives the following result.
51.Candidates A and C remain in the contest and candidates B and D are eliminated. The second preference votes of candidates B and D are then examined, revealing the following choices.
Note: "Other" includes papers where the second preference vote was spoilt, unclear or not recorded or where the vote was for one of candidates B or D.
The final vote is therefore -
And candidate A is returned as Mayor.
Commentary on Sections Part I: the Greater London Authority Worked example of Mayoral poll