Proxy Voting

It's easy to allow someone else to vote on your behalf. This is known as a proxy vote.

You can appoint someone to vote on your behalf at your usual polling station.

You have to provide a reason to vote by proxy for a single election. You can only vote by proxy on an indefinite basis for the following reasons: physical incapacity, overseas voter, studying at university and certain occupations such as Armed Forces.

You need to tell your proxy which candidate or candidates you wish to vote for.

If you change your mind and wish to vote in person, you can still do so, providing that your proxy has not already voted on your behalf.

If you wish to use a proxy vote, you must first register to vote. Find out how to register to vote

To apply for a proxy vote in a single election, or a proxy vote for all elections, please contact the Electoral Services team by telephone: 01244 402142 or download a form:

Medical emergencies

In the case of medical emergencies, a proxy vote may be applied for up to 5pm on polling day. This application must be attested by a medical professional.

 

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