Candidates announced for Eccles by-election
Five candidates have been announced for the Eccles by-election taking place on Thursday 31 October 2024.
The candidates officially standing are (in alphabetical order):
- Sally GRIFFITHS – Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition
- Sara LAING – Green Party
- Ian Alexander MCKINLAY – Liberal Democrats – For A Fair Deal
- Lisa MUIR – Labour Party
- Daniel Andrew WHITEHOUSE – Conservative Party
All candidates had a deadline of Friday 4 October to submit their nomination papers. Their details and that of their agents are available on the website. Eligible residents will receive polling cards showing where they should vote and can find more details about their polling station at www.salford.gov.uk/pollingstation
Returning Officer Tom Stannard said: “Candidates have now been announced for the Eccles by-election and I would encourage all ward residents to vote. The polls open at 7am on Thursday 31 October and close at 10pm.
“Residents in the Eccles ward now have until Tuesday 15 October to register to vote and until Wednesday 16 October to apply for a postal vote. Those who have not registered cannot vote in the election. Photo ID is also required so if you don’t have any of the acceptable documents, apply for a free voter authority certificate before Wednesday 23 October. This is your chance to have your say.”
Visit www.salford.gov.uk/eccles-by-election for all details including links for voter registration, postal voting and voter ID.
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