The people hoping to land one of the most powerful jobs in the UK
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On paper some people might think it's just another job in local politics.
In reality, the job of mayor of London is among the most powerful roles in UK politics.
After eight years in charge Conservative Boris Johnson is standing down and millions will elect the next mayor of London on 5 May.
After eight years, Boris Johnson is stepping down as Mayor of London
Here's Newsbeat's guide to the main contenders hoping to land the job.
Zac Goldsmith - Conservative
Age: 41
Frank Zacharias Robin Goldsmith - or Zac Goldsmith as he prefers to be known
Who is he? The son of a billionaire, Zac Goldsmith is the Conservative MP for Richmond Park in south-west London.
He's campaigned on environmental issues and has threatened to quit as an MP if the government allowed the construction of a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
What does he want to do in London? He's promising 50,000 new homes will be built every year in London by 2020 in order to deal with the city's housing crisis.
He also says he'll make sure Transport For London gets all the money it's asking for to upgrade the London Underground and deal with overcrowding on the service.
He's promising to protect greenbelt land in the city.
The cost of living in London is one of the main issues in this election
Sadiq Khan - Labour
Age: 45
Labour candidate Sadiq Khan. And his tongue
Who is he? Sadiq Khan grew up on a housing estate in south London and is the son of a bus driver.
Before he got into politics he was a human rights lawyer, representing people who claimed they had been racially discriminated against by the Metropolitan Police.
He became an MP in 2005 and was one of the first British Muslims to have a ministerial job in government.
What does he want to do in London? Housing is also one of his priorities. He says he'll make sure half of all new homes in London are affordable and give Londoners the "first dibs" to buy them.
If he wins he's promised to freeze bus and tube fares in the city for four years.
He also says he'll recruit more police from black and minority ethnic communities and cut back on the use of stop and search.
Sadiq Khan is promising to freeze transport fares in London
Caroline Pidgeon - Liberal Democrats
Age: 43
In case the photo doesn't make it clear, Caroline Pidgeon is standing for the Liberal Democrats
Who is she? Caroline Pidgeon is already familiar with local government in London. She is the leader of Liberal Democrats in the London Assembly and has been an assembly member since 2008.
She was chosen as a candidate by her party after another shortlisted candidate, Duwayne Brooks, withdrew from the race.
What does she want to do in London? She says she wants to tackle the barriers that make London "a city that serves the few, not the many".
She wants to introduce half-price fares for commuters who start their journey before 7.30am.
She wants to scrap plans for a Garden Bridge across the River Thames, claiming the project is a waste of public money.
She also wants to ban HGVs and construction vehicles from central London in peak hours.
The Garden Bridge design. Caroline Pidgeon wants the project scrapped
Sian Berry - Green Party
Age: 41
Guess which colour Sian Berry is a fan of?
Who is she? This is familiar territory for Sian Berry. She was the Green Party candidate for mayor back in 2008.
She's a local councillor for the party in Highgate in north London. As well as her time in politics, she has spent several years working for the charity the Campaign for Better Transport.
What does she want to do in London? She would close City Airport and instead use the land for homes and businesses.
She has campaigned to help renters in the city and wants to set up an independent London renters' union to help protect tenants.
If she wins she plans to raise the congestion charge by 60% to help pay for plans to reduce fares on public transport.
Peter Whittle - UKIP
Age: 55
Peter Whittle (left) enjoying a pint with UKIP leader Nigel Farage
Who is he? He was born in Peckham in south London and has previously worked as journalist.
He's spent some time living in Los Angeles and is the only LGBT candidate from the main parties in this election.
What does he want to do in London? His plan to deal with the housing shortage in the city is to campaign to introduce an Australian-style points migration system to relieve pressure on the housing market.
He also wants to offer social housing only to those who have lived in their London borough for five years.
He would cut translation services to encourage integration.
The full list of candidates:
Sian Berry - Green Party
David Furness - British National Party
George Galloway - Respect
Paul Golding - Britain First
Zac Goldsmith - Conservative
Lee Harris - Cannabis Is Safer Than Alcohol
Sadiq Khan - Labour
Ankit Love - One Love Party
Caroline Pidgeon - Liberal Democrats
Sophie Walker - Women's Equality Party
Peter Whittle - UKIP
John Zylinski - Independent
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