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Local elections 2019: Independent mayor re-elected in Copeland

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    3 May 2019
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An election for mayor of Copeland was held on 2 May 2019, the same day as local elections in 259 councils in England and Northern Ireland.

Mike Starkie, the independent candidate, was re-elected after winning 57.4% of the vote in the first round.

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