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During the campaign, you must not…

  • Knowingly make a false statement about the personal character of another candidate.1
  • Pay canvassers. Canvassing means trying to persuade an elector to vote for or against a particular candidate or party.2

For more information on election offences and how to report these see our guidance on offences.
 
If either you or the election agent have made a mistake and have acted in contravention of the rules, you can apply for relief from the consequences of having made a mistake. For more information see our guidance on what to do if you have made a mistake

Last updated: 30 March 2026