Bristol mayor race: Jon Rogers emerges as third favourite

Lib Dem Jon Rogers has suddenly emerged as third favourite in the race to become Bristol's first elected mayor with his odds dramatically falling to 4/1.

Dr Rogers, a retired GP, who is a councillor for Ashley ward and a member of the Lib Dems' ruling council cabinet, was previously posted at 14/1.

Labour's Marvin Rees is still favourite at 4/5 while Independent George Ferguson remains second favourite although his odds have slipped slightly from 2/1 to 3/1.

There are currently 11 candidates in the contest to become Bristol's first elected mayor to run the city.

A city wide election will be held on November 15.

Other odds: Spud Murphy (Ind) 16/1; Geoff Gollop (Con) 16/1; Andy Thorne (Ind) 50/1; Tim Collins (Ind) 50/1; Danielle Radice (Green Party) 50/1; Neil Maggs (Respect Party) 50/1; Craig Clarke (Ind) 200/1; Eric Mutch (Ind) 200/1.

Odds as on August 20, via Ladbrokes. There is more information about the elections and candidates in ThisisBristol's guide.

Source: http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bristol-mayor-race-Jon-Rogers-emerges-favourite/story-16734811-detail/story.html

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