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Publishing the notice of poll

If the constituency contest is contested you must publish a notice of poll for the constituency, stating the day and hours fixed for the poll and any such further information about the contest as you see fit.1

The notice of poll must be included with the constituency statement of persons nominated, which must be published by no later than 5pm, 23 working days before the poll.2 If there are objections, it must be published by 4pm on the day after the last day for nominations.3

If you are also the RRO and the regional contest is contested you must publish a notice of poll for the region, stating the day and hours fixed for the poll and any such further information about the contest as you see fit.

The notice of poll must be included with the regional statement of persons and parties nominated, which must be published by no later than 5pm, 23 working days before the poll.4 If there are objections, it must be published by 4pm on the day after the last day for nominations.5

You should give a copy of the statement and the notice of poll to candidates and election agents as soon as practicable after their publication. You should also be prepared to give copies to any accredited observers on request.

Last updated: 21 November 2025