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Voting in the General Election

Thursday 27-06-2024 - 10:00

Voting in the General Election on 4th July

By Your SU

Next week’s General Election is fast approaching. If you’re reading this blog, you’ve hopefully now registered to vote, got your photo ID ready and applied for a postal or proxy vote if you don’t intend to vote in person, because these deadlines have now passed.

If you are voting in person, the short guide below sets out what you need to know and what to expect from casting your ballot on election day.

Electoral Commission poster that reads '4 July polling day - bring photo ID

What should I know before I go to vote?

Before you go to vote, make sure you visit Who Can I Vote For and enter your address to view information about the candidates standing in your constituency and read their parties’ manifestos.

Where do I vote?

In-person voting takes place at a polling station. These tend to be public buildings, such as schools, community centres or local halls.

You will have been sent a poll card telling you the location of your polling station. You will only be able to vote at the specific polling station on your poll card. You do not have to take your poll card with you on election day, and you can still vote if you have lost your poll card.

Find out where your polling station is

When do I vote?

Polling stations are open between 7am-10pm on Thursday 4th July.

As long as you are in the queue to vote at the polling station by 10pm, you will be allowed to vote.

What do I do at the polling station?

Staff at the polling station will ask for your name and address. This is when you will also need to show your photo ID to confirm your identity (see below for more information).

You will be given a ballot paper containing a list of candidates you can vote for. There will be instructions on the ballot paper and on notices in the polling station about how to fill out your ballot paper.

Will I need photo ID?

Yes, you will need to take an accepted form of photo ID with you to the polling station in order to vote.

Check out a full list of accepted voter IDs via the Electoral Commission

These include: Passport, Driving licence, Blue Badge, PASS card, Voter Authority Certificate and more. The photo ID needs to be the original version and not a photocopy.

Student ID does NOT count as valid photo ID for elections.

Who can I ask for help?

Staff at the polling station are there to help, so if you need help at any point, just ask and they will be happy to offer support and guidance.

If you have a disability, your local Electoral Registration Office can provide information on:

  • Physical access, such as wheelchair ramps and disabled parking spaces
  • Low-level polling booths
  • Any specific equipment you may need

Find your local Electoral Registration Office

You can find out more information about voting in the General Election on the NUS website.

Your vote matters! Make sure you participate and have your say.

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