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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.
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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.
Oldham local election
Medlock Vale ward
This election was held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
5 candidates stood in the Medlock Vale ward.
Turnout | 35% |
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Shamas A Altaf
Independent
987 votes -
Shona Farnworth
Liberal Democrats
300 votes -
Muhammad Yasir
Independent
226 votes -
Akhtar Hussain
Conservative and Unionist Party
172 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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