Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England

Who can be an election agent

There are no particular qualifications needed to be an election agent and you can be your own agent if you wish.

However, the following people are not allowed to be election agents:1

  • the Returning Officer or a member of their staff
  • a partner or clerk of the Returning Officer or a member of their staff
  • anyone not entitled to vote at the election as a result of the report of an election court or a conviction for a corrupt or illegal practice under the Representation of the People Act 1983
     
Last updated: 1 December 2023