Ben Houchen (Conservative) was elected as Tees Valley Mayor (for Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees) on 4 May 2017.
| Candidate | Party | First preference votes | Second preference votes | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foote-Wood, Chris | Liberal Democrat | 12,550 | n/a | 12,550 |
| Houchen, Ben | Conservative Party | 40,278 | 8,300 | 48,578 (elected) |
| Jeffrey, Susan Jennifer (commonly known as Sue Jeffrey) | Labour Party | 39,797 | 6,603 | 46,400 |
| Tennant, John David Edward | UK Independence Party (UKIP) | 9,475 | n/a | 9,475 |
Electorate: 94,544 voters
Ballot papers issued: 18,091
Turnout: 19.14% of voters
View the certificate of verification for all votes in all towns (PDF).
