Elections to the National Assembly for Wales take place every four years, with the most recent election being held on 5 May 2011. Elections were held in 40 constituencies and five regions across Wales resulting in the election of 60 Assembly members.
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Instructions and guidance for combined polls on 5 May 2011
The Chief Counting Officer issued instructions for running the UK referendum on 5 May 2011. We also published guidance for those administering elections scheduled for the same day.
Forms
We also published the wording for all forms required by electoral administrators to enable people to cast their vote. Our materials included PDF examples and instructions on how forms should be designed.
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Questions
If you have any queries relating to the elections, please contact your nearest Electoral Commission office or your local Returning Officer. Visit our About my vote website for the contact details of your local authority.
Guidance issued for past elections
Access guidance issued for 2007 National Assembly for Wales election...
In the lead up to the elections on 3 May 2007 we produced comprehensive guidance for Returning Officers and electoral administrators, as well as advice for candidates and agents and forms.
Guidance for Returning Officers
Managing elections to the National Assembly - complete manual (PDF)
Guidance for candidates and agents
Guidance for candidates and agents (PDF)
Handbook for polling station staff
Handbook to assist polling station staff at the May 2007 elections (PDF)
