You have an upcoming election
Thursday 02 July 2026: Dorset Council local election St Leonards & St Ives by-election
You will have one ballot paper to fill out.Voter registration
Register to vote
You have until Tuesday 16 June 2026
Voting by post
Apply for a postal vote
If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Read more about applying for a postal vote.
If you have a postal vote
Your local council will send your postal voting pack after the deadline to become a candidate has passed.
Dorset Council local election St Leonards & St Ives by-election candidates
The list of candidates for this election will be published after Friday 05 June 2026.
Your polling station
Please check back closer to the time of the election to find out the address of your polling station.
You'll also get a poll card in the post before the election. This will tell you where to vote. If you haven’t received your polling card, contact your local council.
Opening times
Thursday 02 July 2026 — 7am – 10pmYour local council
For questions about your poll card, polling station, or about returning your postal voting ballot, contact your council.
Dorset CouncilCounty Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
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