Gorton and Denton by-election candidates confirmed with 11 in the race – full list

The Gorton and Denton by-election is all set for February 26, 2026, after MP Andrew Gwynne’s resignation. A total of 11 candidates will be on the ballot, following the closure of nominations. To vote, residents must be 18 or older, British, Irish, or a qualifying Commonwealth citizen, and registered by 11:59pm on February 10. If you want a postal vote, apply by 5pm on February 11; for proxy voting, the deadline is 5pm on February 18. Remember, you’ll need valid photo ID to vote—check the Electoral Commission for accepted forms or you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you don’t have one, also by February 18. The candidates vying for the seat include: Sir Oink A-Lot (Monster Raving Loony Party), Nick Buckley (Advance UK), Charlotte Anne Cadden (Conservative), Dan Clarke (Libertarian), Matt Goodwin (Reform UK), Sebastian Moore (Social Democratic Party), Joseph O’Meachair (Rejoin EU Party), Jackie Pearcey (Liberal Democrats), Hannah Spencer (Green Party), Angeliki Stogia (Labour), and Hugo

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