Mayor of Greater Manchester

This election happened 4 years, 1 month ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

This election was held on Thursday 6 May 2021.

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.

View more information on the GM Elects website.

Learn more about devolution in Greater Manchester from the Institute for Government.

9 candidates stood in the Greater Manchester mayoral election.

Read the official candidate booklet for this election.

Andy Burnham

Elected

Labour and Co-operative Party
Nick Buckley

Reform UK
Melanie Earp

Green Party
Laura Evans

Conservative and Unionist Party
Marcus Jonathan Farmer

Independent
Simon Lepori

Liberal Democrats
Alec Marvel

Independent
Stephen Morris

English Democrats
David John Sutcliffe

Independent

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