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Thursday 30 July 2026

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Mayor of Greater Manchester Combined Authority by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 30 July 2026.

This by-election was called because the elected member was elected Member of the UK Parliament, and cannot hold both positions.

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    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 two votes, and can choose from seven candidates in the Greater Manchester mayoral election.

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  • How to vote

    This election uses Supplementary Vote.

    Mark an X in the first column for your first choice. Mark an X in the second column for your second choice. You do not have to mark a second choice.

    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.

UK Parliamentary by-election

This election happened 3 weeks, 4 days ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Makerfield constituency by-election

This election was held on Thursday 18 June 2026.

This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.

14 candidates stood in the Makerfield constituency by-election.

Electorate 77,462
Ballot Papers Issued 45,476
Spoilt Ballots 48
Turnout 58%
See Full Results

  • 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 Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council on 01942 827168.

    Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
    http://www.wigan.gov.uk/index.aspx
    elections@wigan.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote .

  • 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.

    If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 22 July 2026

  • Register to vote

    You need to be registered in order to vote. If you aren't registered to vote visit https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

    Register before midnight on 14 July 2026 to vote on 30 July 2026.

    Send your postal and proxy vote applications to your local electoral registration team. You can also contact them to find out if you’re on the electoral register, and if you already have a postal or proxy vote.

    Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council Electoral Registration Officer
    Town Hall
    Library Street
    WN1 1YN
    http://www.wigan.gov.uk/index.aspx
    elections@wigan.gov.uk

  • Voting by post

    If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until 15 July 2026 to Apply for a postal vote.

    Read more about applying for a postal vote .

    Ballot papers for the election on 30 July 2026 will not be printed until after 3 July 2026.

    If you are away from home before or shortly after 3 July 2026, and will not return before polling day, your postal vote will not reach you in time for you to use it. In this case, you should consider applying for a proxy vote instead.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council on 01942 827168.

    Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
    http://www.wigan.gov.uk/index.aspx
    elections@wigan.gov.uk

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