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Thursday 2 May 2024

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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
Ballot Papers Issued 669,509
Spoilt Ballots 5,863
Turnout 32%

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.

Mayor of Salford

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

The Mayor of Salford is elected to lead Salford Council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget. The Mayor's decisions can only be overturned by a two-thirds majority of councillors.

Visit the Salford council election webpage.

4 candidates stood in the Salford City Council mayoral election.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Electorate 193,084
Ballot Papers Issued 49,987
Spoilt Ballots 690
Turnout 25%

Salford City Council

Pendleton & Charlestown ward

This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.

4 candidates stood in the Pendleton & Charlestown ward.

Electorate 9,843
Ballot Papers Issued 2,172
Spoilt Ballots 39
Turnout 22%
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