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Guidance to support May 2021 elections during the coronavirus pandemic

We have published a suite of supplementary guidance to support administrators with preparing for and delivering the May 2021 polls during the coronavirus pandemic
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Spending and donations guidance for May 2021 elections

We have now published our spending and donations guidance for political parties, candidates and agents, and non-party campaigners at the May 2021 elections
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Online campaigning

Political advertising is complex, but we’ve got simple answers to commonly asked questions. And, if we can’t help, we can point you in the right direction.
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Information for voters

Take a look at our information for voters. Find out about the elections taking place in May 2021, and how to vote in them

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New Chair appointed to Electoral Commission

Date published: 25 March 2021

Monthly update – concluded investigations

Date published: 16 March 2021

Political party donations and loans published for Q4 2020

Date published: 4 March 2021

Government confirms May elections will go ahead

Date published: 5 February 2021

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