Non-party campaigners: Local campaigning in Northern Ireland at UK Parliamentary general elections and by-elections

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What are non-party campaigners?

Non-party campaigners are individuals or organisations that campaign in elections, but are not standing as political parties or candidates. 

Non-party campaigners have to follow certain rules in the run-up to elections.

The types of non-party campaigns

There are two types of non-party campaigns. These are:

General campaignsLocal campaigns

Campaigns for or against:

  • one or more political parties
  • parties or candidates that support or do not support particular policies
  • other categories of candidate

 

Campaigns for or against:

  • one or more candidates
  • in a particular constituency, ward or other electoral area

 

 

Please see Non-party campaigners: UK Parliamentary general elections for guidance on general campaigns.

Last updated: 6 June 2024