Combined Authority Greater Manchester Mayoral By-Election
A by-election for the Mayor of Greater Manchester will take place on Thursday 30 July 2026.
The election is run by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, working with local councils. Find out more about this election on the GM Elects website.
Key upcoming dates
- Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by: 5pm, Wednesday 22 July 2026 (Apply for photo ID at GOV.UK)
- Apply for a proxy vote by: 5pm, Wednesday 22 July 2026 (Apply for a proxy vote on GOV.UK)
Register to vote
You must have registered by Tuesday 14 July 2026.
If you voted in the local elections on 7 May, you are likely still registered.
To check, email esu@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 234 1212.
Ways to vote
Vote in person
Polling stations are open 7am to 10pm on Thursday 30 July 2026.
Find your nearest polling station.
You must bring accepted photo ID - see the Electoral Commission website for details.
Vote by post
You can only vote by post if you applied to do so by 5pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026.
Postal packs are due to land on doorsteps from Friday 17 July onwards. We cannot issue any replacements of lost or spoilt postal packs until Friday 24 July.
Vote by proxy
You can ask someone you trust to vote for you.
Apply by 5pm on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Your proxy must vote in person at your polling station.
If they cannot attend, email esu@manchester.gov.uk.
Voter Authority Certificate
If you do not have photo ID, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.
Apply by 5pm on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Legal notices
View the Notice of Election for the Combined Authority Mayoral Election.
View the Notice of Agents for the Combined Authority Mayoral Election.
View the Statement of persons nominated for the Combined Authority Mayoral Election.
View the Notice of Poll for the Combined Authority Mayoral Election
View the Situation of polling stations for the Combined Authority Mayoral Election
Votes on the Northern Quarter Business Improvement District (BID)
We asked eligible businesses in the Northern Quarter to vote on whether to set up a BID. Following a ballot, the proposal has been approved.
View the Northern Quarter BID: Declaration of results.