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Politics·UK Elections

Makerfield by-election Winner

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Politics·UK Elections

Makerfield by-election Winner

Andy Burnham 100.0%

Robert Kenyon <1%

Simon Finkelstein <1%

John Skipworth <1%

Polymarket

$8,767,538 Vol.

Andy Burnham 100.0%

Robert Kenyon <1%

Simon Finkelstein <1%

John Skipworth <1%

Polymarket

$8,767,538 Vol.

Andy Burnham

$1,369,362 Vol.

Yes

Robert Kenyon

$1,475,505 Vol.

No

Simon Finkelstein

$30,802 Vol.

No

John Skipworth

$29,531 Vol.

No

Maria Deery

$19,509 Vol.

No

James Thomas Bryer

$10,147 Vol.

No

Rebecca Shepherd

$5,832,681 Vol.

No

A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Makerfield is expected to be held on June 18, 2026, following the announced resignation of incumbent Josh Simons. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election in 2026. If the election results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting. In case of ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official election results as published by Wigan Council (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/).Andy Burnham holds a strong lead in the Makerfield by-election market due to his profile as Greater Manchester Mayor, local roots in the constituency, and Labour Party backing after Josh Simons resigned in May 2026 to create a parliamentary seat for him. This positions Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if elected. Recent polls, including Opinium surveys, show Burnham ahead of Reform UK's Robert Kenyon by around five points among likely voters, though the race remains competitive in a seat where Reform placed second in 2024. Minor candidates from Restore Britain, Conservatives, and others trail far behind, with limited vote-splitting impact. The June 18 vote timing and national attention on the leadership implications reinforce trader consensus around Burnham's frontrunner status.

A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Makerfield is expected to be held on June 18, 2026, following the announced resignation of incumbent Josh Simons.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election in 2026.

If the election results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting. In case of ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official election results as published by Wigan Council (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/).A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Makerfield is expected to be held on June 18, 2026, following the announced resignation of incumbent Josh Simons. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election in 2026. If the election results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting. In case of ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official election results as published by Wigan Council (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/).
Volume
$8,767,538
End Date
Jun 18, 2026
Market Opened
May 14, 2026, 7:43 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Makerfield is expected to be held on June 18, 2026, following the announced resignation of incumbent Josh Simons. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election in 2026. If the election results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting. In case of ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official election results as published by Wigan Council (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/).Andy Burnham holds a strong lead in the Makerfield by-election market due to his profile as Greater Manchester Mayor, local roots in the constituency, and Labour Party backing after Josh Simons resigned in May 2026 to create a parliamentary seat for him. This positions Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership if elected. Recent polls, including Opinium surveys, show Burnham ahead of Reform UK's Robert Kenyon by around five points among likely voters, though the race remains competitive in a seat where Reform placed second in 2024. Minor candidates from Restore Britain, Conservatives, and others trail far behind, with limited vote-splitting impact. The June 18 vote timing and national attention on the leadership implications reinforce trader consensus around Burnham's frontrunner status.

A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Makerfield is expected to be held on June 18, 2026, following the announced resignation of incumbent Josh Simons.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election in 2026.

If the election results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting. In case of ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official election results as published by Wigan Council (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/).A by-election for the United Kingdom parliamentary constituency of Makerfield is expected to be held on June 18, 2026, following the announced resignation of incumbent Josh Simons. This market will resolve according to the candidate who wins the Makerfield parliamentary by-election in 2026. If the election results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting. In case of ambiguity, this market will resolve solely based on official election results as published by Wigan Council (https://www.wigan.gov.uk/).
Volume
$8,767,538
End Date
Jun 18, 2026
Market Opened
May 14, 2026, 7:43 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Makerfield by-election Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 7 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Andy Burnham" at 100%, followed by "Robert Kenyon" at 0%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Makerfield by-election Winner" has generated $8.8 million in total trading volume since the market launched on May 14, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Makerfield by-election Winner," browse the 7 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Makerfield by-election Winner" is "Andy Burnham" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Robert Kenyon" at 0%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Makerfield by-election Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.