Elections in your area

Elections in May 2021

There are elections in England, Scotland and Wales on 6 May 2021. This includes elections that were postponed from May 2020.

Polling stations will be safe places to vote in these elections, or you can vote by post or by proxy if you can’t or don’t want to go to the polling station.

Voting in person

You can vote in person at the polling station at the elections in May.

Your elections team is already making plans to help you stay safe at the polling station. There will be safety measures in place to help you stay safe, so be prepared to follow the signage and any instructions.

Voting by post

To vote by post, you need to complete a postal vote application form. The process for applying for a postal vote hasn’t changed.

If you want to vote by post, apply early and give your elections team plenty of time to process your application.

Voting by proxy

To vote by proxy, when you ask someone you trust to vote on your behalf, you need to complete a proxy vote application form. The process for applying for a proxy vote hasn’t changed.

You can choose to vote by proxy for just one election, or have a permanent or long-term proxy vote.

If you want to vote by proxy, apply early and give your elections team plenty of time to process your application.