Makerfield Parliamentary by-election - Voter information

Information for voters in the Makerfield Parliamentary Constituency

A by-election will be held for the Makerfield Parliamentary constituency on Thursday 18^th June 2026. This page explains how to vote and the key deadlines for voters.

Key dates for voters

Key deadlines and events for the June 2026 by-election
Date and time	Event details
Tuesday 2 June 2026, 11:59pm	Register to vote deadline You must be on the electoral register to vote in this by-election. Register to vote - GOV.UK
Wednesday 3 June 2026, 5:00pm	Apply for a postal vote Apply by this time to vote by post. Apply for a postal vote on GOV.UK
Wednesday 3 June 2026, 5:00pm	Change or cancel a postal or proxy vote Contact us by this time to make changes.
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 5:00pm	Apply for a proxy vote Apply by this time to vote by proxy. Apply for a proxy vote on GOV.UK
Wednesday 10 June 2026, 5:00pm	Apply for free voter ID Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (free voter ID) by this time. Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate on GOV.UK
Thursday 18 June 2026, 7:00am to 10:00pm	Polling day You can vote in person at your polling station. Do not forget your voter ID.

Candidates

Statement of persons nominated for the Makerfield by-election

Polling stations

Voter ID

You must have a valid voter ID to vote.

Voter ID information

Election count

The count will take place after 10pm on Thursday 18^th June 2026, the results are expected on Friday 19^th June 2026.

Why is this by-election taking place?

Josh Simons, the sitting MP has resigned from his seat in Parliament which has triggered the by-election.