Polling Stations Open in High-Stakes Greater Manchester Mayoral Election

Voters head to the polls to elect a successor to Andy Burnham following his appointment as Prime Minister; results expected shortly.

GREATER MANCHESTER — Polling stations across Greater Manchester opened their doors this morning as citizens head to the ballot box to choose a new mayor. The by-election follows the departure of former mayor Andy Burnham, who recently vacated his seat at City Hall to assume the role of Prime Minister. The election takes place against a backdrop of significant national political shifts. While the focus remains on local governance, the contest has been notably influenced by recent leadership changes in Westminster and ongoing political discourse involving high-profile figures, including Nige…