Who is standing in the Makerfield by-election?
See the full list of candidates below
Last updated 26th May 2026
Voters in Makerfield will head to the polls in a by-election - after MP Josh Simons stepped down, triggering a fresh contest for the constituency.
Here is the full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election in alphabetical order.
Jake Austin — Liberal Democrats
Count Binface — Count Binface Party
Andy Burnham — Labour and Co-operative Party
Dan Clarke — Libertarian Party
John Alfred Dyer — Independent
Ed Gemmell — Climate Party
Paul Richard Gould — Independent
Howling Laud Hope — The Official Monster Raving Loony Party
Rob Kenyon — Reform UK
Robert Neil Pownall — Independent
Rebecca Lee Shepherd — Restore Britain
Sarah Elizabeth Wakefield — Green Party
Peter Mark Ward — Rejoin EU Bring In PR
Michael William Winstanley — The Conservative Party Candidate
People can vote: In person at a polling station, by post or by proxy.
For those not currently registered to vote - they can do so before Tuesday 2 June 2026, 11:59pm.
The count will take place after 10pm on Thursday 18th June 2026, the results are expected on Friday 19th June 2026.