Greater Manchester's Mayor Election: Real Power, Compressed Campaign

The elected mayor controls transport, housing, planning, and policing across 2.8 million people—consequential devolved authority without parallel outside London. The 30 July race to replace Andy Burnham leaves candidates just over two weeks to campaign before voter registration closes on 14 July. Summer timing and compressed schedules typically suppress turnout across ten boroughs, narrowing the electorate that shapes regional governance.