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    About us

    We’re 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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    Our guidance

    We provide guidance about the process of running elections, standing as a candidate, and campaigning at an election.

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    Voting and elections

    Find out everything you need to know about voting and elections, including information about upcoming elections in your area.

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  • Research, reports and data
    Research, reports and data

    Part of our role includes conducting research and gathering data, and publishing reports and making recommendations about elections that take place across the UK.

    • May 2019 voter identification pilot schemes
      • 1. Our findings
      • 2. Impact on voters: experience
      • 3. Impact on voters: confidence
      • 4. Impact on security
      • 5. Impact on administration of the polls
      • 6. Background to our evaluation
    • May 2018 voter identification pilot schemes
      • Background
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      • Impact on electoral administration
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      • Impact on security
      • Our recommendations
      • Summary of identification requirements
      • Feedback on voter identification pilots
      • Pilot area evaluations
    • Our reports and data on past elections and referendums
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    • Public attitudes
    • Modernising voting: flexible voting feasibility studies
    • Young people’s views on politics and voting
    • Electoral fraud data
    • Referendum question research
  • Political registration and regulation
    Political registration and regulation

    We are responsible for registering political parties, publishing political finance data, and taking action if we have reason to suspect political finance law has been broken.

    • Political party registration
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    News and views

    Get the latest news from us, and read media handbooks for elections. We also hold consultations, and publish our responses to consultations from others.

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    Use our resources to share information about voting and democracy. Take a look at our resources for young people. Download lesson plans and activities for use in the classroom or youth groups. Share our assets and get the message out.

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See democracy in action at UK elections through our modernised electoral observer scheme

Independent observation is a crucial part of our electoral process. It helps to ensure that elections are carried out in a transparent, accessible, impartial and secure way.
Date published: 14 January 2019

Charity Commission and Electoral Commission chairs share advice for charities engaging in public debate

As the Chairs of our respective regulators, we want to support charities to understand the law.
Date published: 30 November 2023

Accessibility on polling day: 2021 local elections

The Commission works to help make sure everyone’s experience of voting is as easy as possible. Everyone should be able to cast their vote independently and with confidence. When you get to your polling station on May 6 2021, there will be a number of things available to help you cast your vote.
Date published: 2 December 2020

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