India, July 30 -- Greater Manchester Mayor By-Election: Greater Manchester has entered a crucial political moment as millions of eligible voters head to polling stations on Thursday to elect a new mayor following Andy Burnham's resignation after becoming the United Kingdom's Prime Minister. The historic by-election, covering 10 boroughs and more than two million eligible voters, will decide who takes charge of one of England's most influential combined authorities.

With seven candidates competing and the supplementary voting system back in use, the contest is expected to shape both the region's future and Labour's political standing under Burnham's new leadership in Westminster.

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