Greater Manchester mayoral election LIVE updates as polls close across the region
Voters in Greater Manchester are heading to the polls to elect a new mayor following the departure of Andy Burnham, who recently became the UK Prime Minister. Seven candidates are vying for the position, with results expected on Friday.
Why it matters
The mayoral role holds significant power over regional budgets, transport, and public services for over three million residents.
Thousands of people across Greater Manchester have cast their vote to select the region's next mayor . Voters across all ten boroughs had the opportunity to have their say on who takes the region's top political job today (Thursday, July 30). The mayor has a direct say over setting budgets and priorities for Greater Manchester's public services – and over the future of matters such as transport, housing, policing and many other issues which touch every aspect of life for more than three million people. Campaigning has been underway for weeks, with seven candidates hoping to become Andy Burnham 's successor.
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