Greater Manchester Mayoral Race Explained | Manchester News

Polls are open today in Greater Manchester for a high-stakes mayoral race, sparked by Andy Burnham’s resignation to take up a parliamentary seat. With seven diverse candidates — from major parties to independents — vying for the top spot, voters have until 10 PM to cast their ballots. The supplementary vote system adds intrigue: if no one hits 50%, the top two advance, and second-choice votes decide the winner. Your second pick could be the one that seals the deal. If you’re in Greater Manchester, vote — your voice shapes the future leader of the region. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ec5e6b4f4fbe94f2