The UK will hold a general election on July 4, the first national election since Boris Johnson won the Conservatives in 2019.
Here The Telegraph sets out everything you need to know about how to vote before going to the polling station in your area.
- Am I registered to vote?
- When is the deadline to register to vote?
- What time do polling places open?
- Where is my polling station?
- How to vote in person?
- What ID will I need?
- Can I vote online?
- How to apply for a postal vote vote
- How to vote by proxy
Am I registered to vote?
You can check if you are on the voter register by contacting your local voter registration office.
Am I registered to vote?
You can check , whether you are on the electoral register by contacting your local voter registration office.
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When the deadline ends registration to vote?
The registration deadline to vote in the general election is June 18 at 11:59 p.m. However, there is a separate deadline for applying for a postal vote, which must be submitted by 5pm the following day.
What time do polls open?
Polls will be open on July 4 from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
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Where is my polling station?
Local voter registration offices can provide information about where the nearest polling place is, but voters are also sent a voting card indicating when voting will take place and which precinct to attend.
How to vote in person
Since May 2023 Voters in England and Wales were required to provide photo ID at the ballot box. Voters in Northern Ireland should do so too.
In the general election, voters will need to show proof of identification, such as a driver's license, passport or blue badge, to be able to vote. .
No photo ID is required in Scotland.
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The name on the ID must match the name on the voter list, otherwise the voter may bring proof of change with them to the polling station. their name.
Voters can also apply for a free Voter Credential Certificate (VAC) online or by mail if they do not have an accepted photo ID.
Can I vote online?
No, that's impossible. vote in the general election online.
Experts say security and anonymity concerns are making it difficult to implement an online voting system.
How to apply to vote by mail
Anyone wishing to apply to vote by post must do so by 5pm on June 19.
The process can be completed online here.
How to vote by proxy
You can ask someone to have someone else vote on your behalf if you are unable to attend the polling place in person, are registered as an overseas voter, have a health problem or disability, and are unable to vote in person due to work or military service.
To apply to vote by proxy, you must do so by 5pm on Wednesday 26 June. You must also be registered to vote by 11:59pm on Tuesday 18 June.
In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you can apply online. For elections in Scotland you will need to download the form and return it to your local voter registration office.
In some cases, you can apply for an emergency proxy vote by 5:00 pm on July 4th. including loss of photo identification or medical emergency.
The proxy you choose must be someone you trust to vote on your behalf; they must be registered to vote and can do so at the polling place on your voting card.
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