Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Great Britain Share on Email Print this page Print full guidance You are in the Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Great Britain section Home Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Great Britain Verification and count The following sections provide guidance on the process of verifying and counting the votes in the election. As a candidate you will be invited to attend and observe these processes.It includes guidance on the following: when and where the count will take placewho can attend the countwhat does a counting agent do?duty to maintain secrecyhow votes are countedwhat if the vote on a ballot paper is not clear?doubtful ballot papersdeclaration of result Last updated: 1 July 2024 Book traversal links for Verification and count Polling day dos and don’ts When and where will count take place