Certain people may object to the validity of a nomination form or a home address form. More information on who can object to nominations can be found in our guidance for PAROs on attendance at nominations.
Objections can be made on the last day for the receipt of nomination which is the nineteenth working day before the poll.
Timetable for objections
The time within which an objection can be made depends on when the nomination form and home address form are delivered.1
When was the nomination form delivered?
When can the nomination form be objected to?
Nominations delivered up to 4pm on the day before the deadline for delivery of nomination papers (E-20)
Objection must be made between 10 am and 12 noon on the last day for submitting nomination papers (E-19).
Nominations delivered after 4pm on the day before the deadline for delivery of nomination papers (E-20)
Objection must be made between 10am and 5pm on the last day for submitting nomination papers (E-19) and also must be made at or immediately after the time of the delivery of the nomination.