title: 2022 Pitcairnese mayoral election
text: # 2022 Pitcairnese mayoral election
  
  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. He won with 19 votes to 16.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - |
  | Simon Young | 19 | 54.29 |
  | Other | 16 | 45.71 |
  | Total | 35 | 100.00 |
  
  ## Aftermath
  
  Young took office on 1 January 2023. A by-election took place on 20 January to elect his replacement on the Island Council.
  
  