The mayoral election was held in Greater Manchester on July 29, 2026.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
The mayoral election was held in Greater Manchester on July 29, 2026.
Who's involved
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Part of
A mayoral byelection is underway in Greater Manchester, with incumbent mayor facing a major challenge from contenders including Andy Burnham and others.Also in this story
- In Greater Manchester, Geraldine Coggins addresses service pressures caused by austerity, while Bev Craig discusses the issues through a Labour lens. The incumbent mayor is facing significant challenges regarding public services.
- Andy Burnham is seeking leadership of Greater Manchester and hopes to succeed as mayor.
The entities involved
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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