General
Guidance on Voting
You can vote in elections only if
your name appears on the Voters' List (Register of Electors).
Voter's registration form can be downloaded
here.
Why should I vote?
This country is a democracy. Every day vital decisions
affecting all our lives are taken by Members of Parliament and
local councillors elected by the people. You can help choose them.
Make sure you have your say - use your right to vote. If you don't,
you will lose your chance to influence the way things are run in
the country, or your part of it. All votes are equal - your vote is
as important as anyone else's.
Can anyone vote?
No. You have to be 18 or over. You must also be:
• a British citizen; or
• a citizen of another Commonwealth country; or
• a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; or
• for certain elections, a citizen of another European Union
country.
Your name must be included on the Voters' List, otherwise you can't
vote.
Contact: Electoral Team, Swale House,
Frenchgate, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4JE
Updated: Electoral Team (ESO) 22.08.11
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