The vote for the Mayor of Middlesbrough took place on Thursday 2 May. The result is available below.
| Candidate | Candidate's party | Number of votes |
|---|---|---|
| HALL, Ken | The Conservative Party | 2,382 |
| LONGSTAFF, Peter | Independent | 2,940 |
| PRESTON, Andy | Independent | 17,418 (elected) |
| THOMPSON, Mick | Labour Party | 6,692 |
Rejected ballot papers: 599
Electorate: 94,709
Turn-out: 31.71%