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A major mayoral election looms in Greater Manchester next week — a role with real power over transport, housing, and policing for 3 million residents — yet most people don’t even know it’s happening. With former mayor Andy Burnham stepping aside to pursue national politics, the race to replace him has flown under the radar, leaving voters unaware, apathetic, or confused about the candidates. Despite political tensions and key parties vying for influence, street conversations remain quiet, and turnout fears loom large — making this election not just a local affair, but a democratic wake-up call for the region.

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