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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.

  • 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.

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