Greater Manchester mayoral election results: When does the count take place?
- A by-election is being held to elect the new Greater Manchester mayor, with over two million residents eligible to vote.
- The election was triggered by Andy Burnham‘s resignation from the mayoral role to run as Makerfield MP and pursue the prime ministership.
- Seven candidates are vying for the position, with Labour’s Bev Craig currently projected to be comfortably in the lead according to recent polling.
- The prime minister has publicly endorsed Bev Craig, encouraging the public to back her to ensure regional prosperity.
- Polls are scheduled to close at 10pm on Thursday 30 July, with results not expected until Friday afternoon at the earliest, potentially later if second preference votes are needed.
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