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Your local council

For questions about your poll card, polling station, or about returning your postal voting ballot, contact your council.

Dorset Council
County Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ

Phone: 01305 838299

Email: [email protected]

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Register to vote

All you need to register to vote is 5 minutes and your National Insurance number. Make sure you register to vote before the deadline for the elections in May.

Apply to vote by post

Can't get to the polling station on polling day? Apply to vote by post by downloading and completing the application form.

Apply to vote by proxy

Can't get to the polling station on polling day? Ask a trusted person to vote on your behalf and apply for a proxy vote.

Voter ID requirement

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.