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Thursday 2 May 2024
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There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Mayor of Greater Manchester
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester helps direct the overall strategy of the ten councils which make up the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The Mayor oversees police and fire services, and has other responsibilities in areas such as transport, housing, business, and skills.
Visit the official Greater Manchester election website.
Learn more about devolution in Greater Manchester from the Institute for Government.
6 candidates stood in the Greater Manchester mayoral election.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
Electorate | 2,088,644 |
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Ballot Papers Issued | 669,509 |
Spoilt Ballots | 5,863 |
Turnout | 32% |
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Laura Evans
Conservative and Unionist Party
68,946 votes -
Nick Buckley
Independent
50,304 votes -
Dan Barker
Reform UK
49,532 votes -
Hannah Spencer
Green Party
45,905 votes -
Jake Austin
Liberal Democrats
28,195 votes
Election events
You can meet candidates and question them at events (often known as 'hustings'). Here are some events that are taking place:
(Past event)
Thursday 25 April 2024 18:00
:
BBC North West debate
, BBC One
See video or other info from this event.
Bolton local election
Queens Park & Central ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
7 candidates stood in the Queens Park & Central ward.
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Omar Shafiq
Workers Party of Britain
842 votes -
Sandra Harvey
Reform UK and Bolton For Change
221 votes -
Martin McLoughlin
Green Party
220 votes -
Shahjahan Shah
Conservative and Unionist Party
168 votes -
Rebekah Susan Mary Fairhurst
Liberal Democrats
94 votes -
Don Prof Reis Abraham Halliwell Prf
Independent
76 votes
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You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.
If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call your local council
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️ You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station. Read more about voting in Great Britain.
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