Donna Jones Selected As Conservative Mayoral Candidate For Hampshire And Isle Of Wight

The Conservative Party has confirmed that Donna Jones, the current Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has been selected as the party’s official candidate for the newly created Mayoral role in the region.

In May 2026, voters across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will help elect a regional mayor for the first time. These new positions will oversee vital areas including transport infrastructure, skills and training, housing, strategic planning, economic growth and environmental priorities and have powers over these areas that the mayor can use to turbo-charge Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Commenting on her selection, Donna Jones said:

"I’m honoured to have the backing of the Conservative Party.

"Regional mayors will play a pivotal role in bringing hundreds of millions of pounds in investment to our communities: to boost public transport, attract new jobs, and enhance the lives of the 2.2 million residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

"I’ve already represented both counties for five years, and if elected next May, I will continue to listen, act, and deliver, just as I always have.”

Chairman of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Conservatives, Charlie Daniel-Hobbs, added:

"Donna was selected after a competitive process and brings a wealth of experience to this new and significant role.

"She’s run a city council with a near £1 billion budget, has a successful background in finance, has held board positions at national and international firms, and is currently responsible for policing across the region.

"It’s no surprise that the Conservative Party has backed Donna. They know that she’ll deliver. Her track record speaks for itself."