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Welcome to the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.

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Voter ID

Voters in England, Scotland and Wales now need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

Don’t have ID? Apply for free voter ID now.

Key resources

Information for voters

Guidance for electoral administrators

Latest reports and research

Find out about elections in your area

Enter your postcode to find out which elections are coming up in your area, the contact details for the electoral services team at your local council and polling station details

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Search the political finance database

Find out which political parties are registered with us, where their money is coming from and how they’re spending it

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Report on the 2024 UK Parliamentary general election and the May 2024 elections

Read our report on the 2024 UK Parliamentary general election and the May 2024 elections

Campaigning for your vote

Find out more about the rules around campaigning

Elections Act

Find out more about the UK Government's Elections Act and what it means for voting and campaigning

Latest news

Political parties accept over £9m in donations in third quarter of 2024

Political parties registered in the UK have reported accepting £9,681,128 in donations and public funds during the third quarter of 2024 (July to September)

5 December 2024

Electoral Commission publishes concluded investigation update (November 2024)

The Electoral Commission has fined the Irish Socialist Republican Party (NI) after concluding an investigation into the party’s failure to keep accounting records that were sufficient to show and explain the party’s transactions.

19 November 2024

Elections well run but improvements needed on postal voting and to tackle abuse of candidates

July’s general election was well run and the vast majority of voters were able to cast their ballot. However, improvements are needed to address the difficulties that prevented some postal and overseas voters from taking part, according to a report published by the Electoral Commission today.

13 November 2024

Electoral Commission publishes concluded investigation update (October 2024)

The Electoral Commission has fined the Barnes and Richmond Labour Club and Institute after concluding an investigation into the unincorporated association’s failure to deliver a required notification of political contributions and reports of gifts on time.

15 October 2024