India, July 31 -- Manchester Mayor Election 2026 Live News: Greater Manchester's mayoral by-election has set an unwanted record after registering the lowest voter turnout since the position was created in 2017. Residents across the city region cast their ballots to elect a new mayor following Andy Burnham's departure after becoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

While hundreds of thousands of people voted, the participation rate fell well below previous elections, highlighting growing concerns over voter engagement and political participation.

Manchester Mayor Election 2026 Live News: Turnout Drops to Historic Low

Official figures showed that 25.14% of eligible voters took part in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election....