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Harpurhey By-Election

A by-election will be taking place in the Harpurhey Ward on the 26 November 2026.

View the full list of candidates standing.

Democracy Club also provides a full list of candidates standing in the election. Candidates can add their own personal statements, as well as links to their websites and social media accounts, if you would like to find out more about them. View the information on Democracy Club website.

The deadline to register to vote for this election is 10 November 2026. Register to vote on GOV.UK

If you are a Harpurhey resident, find your designated polling station.

Apply for a postal vote by Wednesday 11 November, 5pm

If you want to vote by post, you must apply by 5pm on this date.

Apply for a postal vote on GOV.UK

Apply for a proxy vote by Wednesday 18 November, 5pm

A proxy vote allows someone you trust to vote on your behalf.

Apply for a proxy vote on GOV.UK

Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by Wednesday 18 November, 5pm

If you do not have an accepted form of photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate to use when voting at a polling station.

Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) on GOV.UK.

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Local elections

The next scheduled elections are the local elections taking place on 6 May 2027.

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