Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, population 239,643 (2024)
The Greater Manchester mayoral by-election has been held following Andy Burnham’s move to Parliament. Labour’s Bev Craig has led, with Reform UK’s Sian Astley and the Green Party’s Geraldine Coggins among the contenders. Counting is underway under the supplementary vote system, with results expected Friday afternoon after 10pm close of polls.