- Kim McGuinness becomes the first North East Mayor and David Skaith becomes the first York and North Yorkshire Mayor joining Ben Houchen as he wins third term as Tees Valley Mayor.
- Results will also be revealed to elect Police and Crime Commissioners in Cleveland, Durham and Northumbria later today.
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