Greater Manchester Mayoral election
The next election for the Greater Manchester Mayor is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 30 July 2026.
The last election was held on Thursday, 2 May 2024.
Greater Manchester Mayoral elections usually take place every 4 years.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is responsible for delivering these elections.
Election notices
Key dates
Key dates for the Greater Manchester Mayoral election to be held on Thursday, 30 July 2026.
| Service area | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline to register to vote | Tuesday, 14 July 2026 |
| Deadline to submit your application for a postal vote or a postal-proxy vote | 5pm, Wednesday, 15 July 2026 |
| Deadline to submit your application to vote by proxy | 5pm, Wednesday, 22 July 2026 |
| Deadline to apply for free voter ID | 5pm, Wednesday, 22 July 2026 |
| Day of poll | Thursday, 30 July 2026 |