Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Northern Ireland Share on Email Print this page Print full guidance You are in the Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Northern Ireland section Guidance for Candidates and Agents at UK Parliamentary general elections in Northern Ireland Postal votes The following sections provide guidance on postal voting and the processes involved.The guidance covers:Who can apply to vote by postWhat is contained in postal ballot packsThe issue and opening of postal votes and who can attendThe postal vote opening processThe appointment of postal voting agents and their roleYour duty to maintain secrecy during postal vote opening sessions and restrictions for campaigners around postal vote handling. Last updated: 7 November 2024 Book traversal links for Postal votes Death of a candidate Who can apply to vote by post?