Goldsmith ran a postal ballot, at his own cost, of his Richmond Park constituency, asking the electorate whether they consented to him standing. He said he would not stand if the ballot result was no, but the result was 79% yes to 18% no, clearing the way for his candidacy "Zac Goldsmith's electorate back mayor bid". BBC News. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2015.