Gorton and Denton By-Election
What is this by-election?
A by-election is held when a parliamentary seat becomes vacant between general elections. Gorton and Denton's seat became vacant after Andrew Gwynne resigned as MP in January 2026, following his suspension from Labour in 2025.
Why it matters: Labour won this seat with 51% in 2024, but Labour lost a similar seat with a larger vote majority in Runcorn and Helsby. Reform, Labour and the Greens are all competitive, making this a genuine three-way race. The constituency is sharply divided: Manchester's wards (65% of votes) skew young and diverse, while Tameside's (35%) skew older and whiter. This constituency already had low turnout in 2024 at 48%. By-election turnout is usually even lower and could be the decider, along with tactical voting.
Key Dates
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By-Election Polls
Polling conducted specifically for this by-election
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Greater Manchester Polls
Regional GE voting intention — not by-election specific
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The Candidates
11 confirmed candidates standing in this by-election
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Latest News
Campaign updates and developments
The Constituency
Demographics and background on Gorton and Denton
2024 General Election by Ward
Estimated vote share in each ward (Britain Elects/State of the Nation)
Interactive Ward Map
2024 General Election results and Census 2021 demographics by ward. Use the buttons at the top to colour the map by vote share or demographics. Toggle between Ward and LSOA views for more granular data. Click any area for a detailed breakdown.
Ward Demographics (Census 2021)
How to Vote
Information for Gorton and Denton residents
Am I eligible?
You can vote if you're registered, 18+ on election day, and a British, Irish, or qualifying Commonwealth citizen living in the constituency.
Photo ID required
You must bring photo ID to vote. Accepted: passport, driving licence, Blue Badge, Voter Authority Certificate, and others.
Polling hours
Polling stations open 7am to 10pm on Thursday 26 February 2026. Your polling station is on your poll card.
Register to vote
Not registered? Visit gov.uk/register-to-vote by 10 February 2026.
By-Election Background
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Historic Election Results
Results from the last 4 general elections
GE2024 Detailed Results
Full breakdown and marginality analysis
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