Who is standing in the Makerfield by-election?

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.

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