Elections in your area
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Thursday 2 May 2024
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.
Bury local election
Elton ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
3 candidates stood in the Elton ward.
Spoilt Ballots | 22 |
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Turnout | 39% |
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Andrew Paul Luxton
Conservative and Unionist Party
1,456 votes -
Michael Hanky
Bury Independents
444 votes