Time is Running Out to Register to Vote in the Upcoming General Election!

Whether you need to register to vote, send a postal vote because you’re away, or sort out voter ID, we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your voice is heard!

Key Dates for Your Diary:

• 18th June: Last day to register to vote by 11:59pm.
• 10th June: Last day to apply for a postal vote.
• 26th June: Last day to apply for Voter ID certificate and proxy vote.
• 4th July: General Election Day.

How Do I Know if I’m Registered?

Before anything else, check if you’re already registered to vote. If you participated in the recent local elections, you’re likely already on the list. To double-check, contact your local Electoral Registration Office.

How Do I Register to Vote?

Registering to vote is a quick five-minute process. The only tricky part might be your National Insurance number, so have it handy. Make sure you complete your registration before 23:59 on 18th June. You need to be aged 16 or over (though you can’t vote until you’re 18), and either a UK or Irish citizen, a qualifying Commonwealth citizen living in the UK, or a qualifying EU citizen living in the UK.

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What If I’m on Holiday During the General Election?

With the General Election smack in the middle of summer – during Wimbledon and the Euros, no less – you might be away on 4th July. Here’s what you can do:

Voting by Post:

A postal vote means you fill in your ballot remotely and mail it to your polling station. Here’s what you need:

• Your registered voting address.
• Your National Insurance number.
• A photo of your handwritten signature in black ink on white paper.

Apply by 5pm on 10th June. Ballot papers start arriving by post three weeks before the election, so the sooner you apply, the better. Complete and return your ballot by 10pm on polling day, but be mindful of postal delays!

Voting by Proxy:

If postal voting isn’t for you, you can nominate someone to vote on your behalf (a proxy). Both you and your proxy must be registered to vote in the UK. Apply by 5pm on 26th June using the same details needed for a postal vote.

What Do I Need to Bring to Vote in Person?

If you’re voting in person, visit your polling station between 7am and 10pm on 4th July. New this year, you’ll need to bring a form of photo ID. Don’t have one? Apply for a free voter ID by 5pm on 26th June.

What If I’m Moving House?

If you’re moving, contact your local council to update your details.

• Students: You can register to vote at both your home and term-time addresses, but remember, you can only vote once in the UK Parliamentary general election.

Make sure you’re ready for the General Election and get everything sorted in time. Your vote matters, so don’t miss out!

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