This Thursday is Polling Day for the 2026 Greater Manchester Mayoral By-election following Andy Burnham's departure to return to Westminster.

There are two votes, one column for your first preference and another for your second preference.

We broadcast a special show on Tuesday introducing all the candidates. We asked all the candidates onto the show, some will give a 10 minute interview, others have left some audio to play, some have just declined or not responded to our messages. But we will tell you about them all. Listen to the show by clicking on the link below.

Then on Friday 31st July we will be reporting live from the count and will give you the result as it is announced. Special reports on Lunchtime with Colin and throughout Friday Drivetime with Jake, plus a special results show from 7pm.

Polling stations are open from 7.00am until 10.00pm, you can only vote at your allocated polling station as stated on your polling card. You do not need to bring your polling card, but you must bring official photographic ID, such as a passport or driving licence, or you will be turned away.

Listen now to our Meet The Candidates Show...

The Results:

Sian Astley, Reform UK 111,928 (with 2nd preferences 157,178)

Geraldine Coggins, Green Party 64,968

Bev Craig, Labour Elected 251,449 (with 2nd preferences 309,525)

Phil Eckersley, Conservative 41,021

Marcus Farmer, Independent 2,969

Richard Kilpatrick, Liberal Democrats 14,702

Marlon West, Restore Britain 46, 289

TOTAL 1st preference votes 533,326