Who can vote?

The following people are allowed to vote:

• If you are 18 years or over.
• All British, Commonwealth, Irish and other European Union citizens.
• Overseas electors
• Members of HM Forces and their spouses
• Crown servants employed outside the United Kingdom
• European citizens are allowed to vote in European and local elections only
• Overseas electors are allowed to vote in Parliamentary and European elections only.     

Poll cards are delivered shortly before an election.

Each member of the household who is eligible to vote should receive a poll card which informs them of the date of the election, where their polling station is and the hours of poll.

You do not need to take the poll card with you to be able to vote. 

Not voted before? Find out how to vote in person. 

What if I am unable to get to the polling station on election day?

If you are unable to go to your polling station on election day, you can apply to vote by post or proxy (a proxy is someone who votes on your behalf). 

About My Vote

Are you registered to vote in the general election on 6 May?