The electoral system

The electoral system enables democracy across and within the nations, regions and local areas of the UK. A range of bodies operate within the electoral system to ensure it functions efficiently and effectively. 

These include: 

• Parliaments and governments 
• Candidates, parties and campaigners 
• Local electoral services led by the Electoral Registration 
  Officers (EROs) and Returning Officers (ROs), who are responsible for directly delivering elections throughout the UK 
• The Electoral Commission which has specific duties related to the oversight of elections, running referendums and the regulation of political finance - working with other bodies that
  have regulatory and law enforcement responsibilities