Elections in your area
Today
You will have two ballot papers to fill out.
Get ready to vote:
There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.
Mayor of Greater Manchester
This election is being held today. Polls are open from 7a.m. till 10p.m.
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.
You will have one vote, and can choose from six candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.
You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
Read the official candidate booklet for this election.
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Jake Austin
Liberal Democrats
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Dan Barker
Reform UK
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Nick Buckley
Independent
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Andy Burnham
Labour and Co-operative Party
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Laura Evans
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Hannah Spencer
Green Party
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 is being held today. Polls are open from 7a.m. till 10p.m.
You will have one vote, and can choose from seven candidates.
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.
You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Don Prof Reis Abraham Halliwell Prf
Independent
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Rebekah Susan Mary Fairhurst
Liberal Democrats
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Sandra Harvey
Reform UK and Bolton For Change
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Martin McLoughlin
Green Party
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Omar Shafiq
Workers Party of Britain
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Shahjahan Shah
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Linda Carol Thomas
Labour and Co-operative Party
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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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