How to Vote in UK Elections

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find out if you are eligible to vote (you have to be aged eighteen or over

   The form will come through the post with your details on and you simply have to reply that the details are correct.
   
   You can send back the form or reply via text or email. ,, Do you want someone who is tough on crime? Is healthcare your priority? What about education? Read a variety of different sources as many will be biased in favour towards certain candidates. , It helps if you bring your polling card (you will be sent a polling card a few days before the election if you are registered) but it does not matter if you forget to bring the card. , Often there's more than one election at a time (e.g.
   
   London mayoral, London Assembly, European parliamentary, or a by-election and many use different voting systems so read the instructions properly. , If you don't any particular candidate, either spoil your ballot paper by leaving it blank or vote for a random candidate. ,
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   Step 2: and either a British

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   Step 3: Maltese or Cypriot national.

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   Step 4: Register to vote.

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   Step 5: You can go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk and fill out the online registration form.

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   Step 6: You can wait for the annual canvass which is between August and November when a form will be sent to your house.

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   Step 7: You can contact your local registry office who will then guide you through the process.

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   Step 8: You need to register every year

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   Step 9: but once you have registered initially you can wait until the annual canvass.

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    Step 10: Voting by post or by proxy is relatively simple and you can find out how to apply for a postal or proxy vote at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

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    Step 11: Read up about all the candidates in your constituency and decide what policies are important to you.

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    Step 12: On election day

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    Step 13: give your name and address to the person at the polling station.

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    Step 14: Take your ballot papers given to you into the booth and follow all the instructions the polling officer told you carefully.

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    Step 15: Exercise your democratic right by voting.

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    Step 16: After you have voted

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    Step 17: fold the ballot paper in half and put it in the ballot box.

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