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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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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.

Democratic engagement resources

Take a look at our resources, and share them with voters in your area as part of your own public awareness activity

Latest news

Electoral Commission response to government plans to strengthen Parliamentary oversight of the Commission

Monthly update – concluded investigations

Political party donations and loans published for Q1 2021

Electoral Commission statement on the running of the 6 May polls