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Today the UK government has published the Representation of the People Bill. We welcome some measures in the bill and would like others to be improved. Read our press release: electoralcommission.org.uk/media-centre...
February 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Today the UK government has published the Representation of the People Bill. We welcome some measures in the bill and would like others to be improved. Read our press release: electoralcommission.org.uk/media-centre...
🕚Eleven candidates have been nominated for the Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election on 26 February.
View the full list: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/pa...
View the full list: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/pa...
February 4, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🕚Eleven candidates have been nominated for the Gorton and Denton parliamentary by-election on 26 February.
View the full list: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/pa...
View the full list: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/pa...
The final seats total will rise slightly when by-elections are taken into account.
29 councils have had their elections postponed. 656 seats were due to be elected in these councils.
29 councils have had their elections postponed. 656 seats were due to be elected in these councils.
January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The final seats total will rise slightly when by-elections are taken into account.
29 councils have had their elections postponed. 656 seats were due to be elected in these councils.
29 councils have had their elections postponed. 656 seats were due to be elected in these councils.
We've created all the May 2026 elections in our system. 4,357 English councillors are scheduled for election, across 107 councils. This is in addition to six local authority mayors and the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
Find out if you have an election at whocanivotefor.co.uk
Find out if you have an election at whocanivotefor.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
We've created all the May 2026 elections in our system. 4,357 English councillors are scheduled for election, across 107 councils. This is in addition to six local authority mayors and the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
Find out if you have an election at whocanivotefor.co.uk
Find out if you have an election at whocanivotefor.co.uk
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📢 Do you care about the future of democracy in the UK and want a new challenge in 2026?
We’re looking for someone with relevant expertise in UK democracy and accountability to join our Power and Accountability committee to help advise on our grant‑making.
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We’re looking for someone with relevant expertise in UK democracy and accountability to join our Power and Accountability committee to help advise on our grant‑making.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:45 PM
📢 Do you care about the future of democracy in the UK and want a new challenge in 2026?
We’re looking for someone with relevant expertise in UK democracy and accountability to join our Power and Accountability committee to help advise on our grant‑making.
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We’re looking for someone with relevant expertise in UK democracy and accountability to join our Power and Accountability committee to help advise on our grant‑making.
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More than 300 prospective candidates have been selected for both the Senedd Cymru and Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May.
Voters can view their candidates and new constituency at whocanivotefor.co.uk
Voters can view their candidates and new constituency at whocanivotefor.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
More than 300 prospective candidates have been selected for both the Senedd Cymru and Scottish Parliament elections on 7 May.
Voters can view their candidates and new constituency at whocanivotefor.co.uk
Voters can view their candidates and new constituency at whocanivotefor.co.uk
🎄 It's the most wonderful time of the year: when politicians send their constituents Christmas cards featuring the holiday bin dates.
🎁 If you've received such a card, snap a photo or take a scan and upload it to electionleaflets.org
🎅 Spread the cheer!
🎁 If you've received such a card, snap a photo or take a scan and upload it to electionleaflets.org
🎅 Spread the cheer!
December 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🎄 It's the most wonderful time of the year: when politicians send their constituents Christmas cards featuring the holiday bin dates.
🎁 If you've received such a card, snap a photo or take a scan and upload it to electionleaflets.org
🎅 Spread the cheer!
🎁 If you've received such a card, snap a photo or take a scan and upload it to electionleaflets.org
🎅 Spread the cheer!
The Electoral Commission has published a report on automatic voter registration pilots in three Welsh council areas; overall these seem to have been a success.
14,576 new electors were registered, with very high accuracy and very low opt-out rates.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk/research-rep...
14,576 new electors were registered, with very high accuracy and very low opt-out rates.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk/research-rep...
Automatic registration pilots evaluation
Read our evaluation on the automatic registration pilots in Wales
www.electoralcommission.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Electoral Commission has published a report on automatic voter registration pilots in three Welsh council areas; overall these seem to have been a success.
14,576 new electors were registered, with very high accuracy and very low opt-out rates.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk/research-rep...
14,576 new electors were registered, with very high accuracy and very low opt-out rates.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk/research-rep...
It looks like a lot of them were added by the chair of the LD candidates (we do actually prefer public sources, but no-one has reached out to tell us we're wrong).
If you create an account on our site you can see the full changelog on each candidate's page, which will give you the source.
If you create an account on our site you can see the full changelog on each candidate's page, which will give you the source.
November 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It looks like a lot of them were added by the chair of the LD candidates (we do actually prefer public sources, but no-one has reached out to tell us we're wrong).
If you create an account on our site you can see the full changelog on each candidate's page, which will give you the source.
If you create an account on our site you can see the full changelog on each candidate's page, which will give you the source.
Regions are here: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/elections/sp...
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Regions are here: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/elections/sp...
As far as we're aware, the Liberal Democrats have selected candidates for all constituencies.
We have:
SNP: 73
LD: 73
Lab: 70
Con: 50
Grn: 2
Other: 27
You can see them all and download a csv, here: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/elections/sp...
We have:
SNP: 73
LD: 73
Lab: 70
Con: 50
Grn: 2
Other: 27
You can see them all and download a csv, here: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/elections/sp...
November 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
As far as we're aware, the Liberal Democrats have selected candidates for all constituencies.
We have:
SNP: 73
LD: 73
Lab: 70
Con: 50
Grn: 2
Other: 27
You can see them all and download a csv, here: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/elections/sp...
We have:
SNP: 73
LD: 73
Lab: 70
Con: 50
Grn: 2
Other: 27
You can see them all and download a csv, here: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/elections/sp...
We're hiring an Elections Assistant for next year's UK devolved and local elections. This is a non-technical, entry-level role which would suit anyone with an interest in the UK electoral system and a good eye for detail.
Applications close 1 December.
jobs.gohire.io/democracy-cl...
Applications close 1 December.
jobs.gohire.io/democracy-cl...
Elections Assistant, 2026 at Democracy Club | Jobs at Democracy Club
About Democracy Club Democracy Club is a non-profit Community Interest Company which builds and runs digital voter information tools. We run the UK’s national polling station finder (WhereDoIVote.co.u...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We're hiring an Elections Assistant for next year's UK devolved and local elections. This is a non-technical, entry-level role which would suit anyone with an interest in the UK electoral system and a good eye for detail.
Applications close 1 December.
jobs.gohire.io/democracy-cl...
Applications close 1 December.
jobs.gohire.io/democracy-cl...
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Super exciting #job at the Electoral Commission, as product manger for their new digital strategy. Great to see @democracyclub.org.uk clearly mentioned in the JD, reflecting the work they did to get it this far.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Super exciting #job at the Electoral Commission, as product manger for their new digital strategy. Great to see @democracyclub.org.uk clearly mentioned in the JD, reflecting the work they did to get it this far.
The by-election could have an outsized impact, as Labour currently hold 30 seats in the 60-seat chamber.
Eight candidates are contesting the election - view the full candidate list here: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/se...
Eight candidates are contesting the election - view the full candidate list here: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/se...
October 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The by-election could have an outsized impact, as Labour currently hold 30 seats in the 60-seat chamber.
Eight candidates are contesting the election - view the full candidate list here: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/se...
Eight candidates are contesting the election - view the full candidate list here: whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/se...
Voters in Caerphilly will go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new Member of the Senedd.
This will likely be both the final by-election ever held to the Senedd, and the last time first-past-the-post is used in a Senedd election, as next year's reforms abolish both of these mechanisms.
This will likely be both the final by-election ever held to the Senedd, and the last time first-past-the-post is used in a Senedd election, as next year's reforms abolish both of these mechanisms.
October 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Voters in Caerphilly will go to the polls tomorrow to elect a new Member of the Senedd.
This will likely be both the final by-election ever held to the Senedd, and the last time first-past-the-post is used in a Senedd election, as next year's reforms abolish both of these mechanisms.
This will likely be both the final by-election ever held to the Senedd, and the last time first-past-the-post is used in a Senedd election, as next year's reforms abolish both of these mechanisms.
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Help us shape the Welsh election information platform.
By taking part in this study, you'll help us test early ideas for how the site could be organised and what content should be included. 👇
dbcc-tree-test.netlify.app
Learn more about the Platform 👇
dbcc.gov.wales/electoral-ma...
By taking part in this study, you'll help us test early ideas for how the site could be organised and what content should be included. 👇
dbcc-tree-test.netlify.app
Learn more about the Platform 👇
dbcc.gov.wales/electoral-ma...
October 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Help us shape the Welsh election information platform.
By taking part in this study, you'll help us test early ideas for how the site could be organised and what content should be included. 👇
dbcc-tree-test.netlify.app
Learn more about the Platform 👇
dbcc.gov.wales/electoral-ma...
By taking part in this study, you'll help us test early ideas for how the site could be organised and what content should be included. 👇
dbcc-tree-test.netlify.app
Learn more about the Platform 👇
dbcc.gov.wales/electoral-ma...
🚫 A Vacancy doesn't always mean a by-election! Did you know that by-elections are virtually unknown in Northern Ireland? Or that the recent Senedd reforms have abolished them entirely for the Welsh Parliament?
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🚫 A Vacancy doesn't always mean a by-election! Did you know that by-elections are virtually unknown in Northern Ireland? Or that the recent Senedd reforms have abolished them entirely for the Welsh Parliament?
📄 There are seven different ways a vacancy can arise on a UK council. We'll let people know which applies in their case.
📅 By-elections don't have to happen on a Thursday. We've seen 48 non-Thursday elections since 2017.
📅 By-elections don't have to happen on a Thursday. We've seen 48 non-Thursday elections since 2017.
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
📄 There are seven different ways a vacancy can arise on a UK council. We'll let people know which applies in their case.
📅 By-elections don't have to happen on a Thursday. We've seen 48 non-Thursday elections since 2017.
📅 By-elections don't have to happen on a Thursday. We've seen 48 non-Thursday elections since 2017.
🧮 More than 200 by-elections happen in the UK each year. But why? We've begun tracking the reason for each vacancy, and will display this on our site to help voters understand why they are heading to the polling station.
democracyclub.org.uk/blog/2025/10...
democracyclub.org.uk/blog/2025/10...
When and why do by-elections happen?
We take a look at our database of by-elections, and introduce a new feature.
democracyclub.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🧮 More than 200 by-elections happen in the UK each year. But why? We've begun tracking the reason for each vacancy, and will display this on our site to help voters understand why they are heading to the polling station.
democracyclub.org.uk/blog/2025/10...
democracyclub.org.uk/blog/2025/10...
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🪑 Democracy Club is seeking a new Chair for our board of non-executive directors.
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
Democracy Club Chair 2025
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September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🪑 Democracy Club is seeking a new Chair for our board of non-executive directors.
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
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New stuff on TheyWorkForYou ahoy! Join us at lunchtime on Thursday, October 23, when our own @alexparsons.bsky.social and @juliacushion.bsky.social will be talking through what's new.
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TheyWorkForYou update: a richer view of Parliament
We want to improve the quality of UK democracy by making more and better information available - join us to hear about our latest updates.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
New stuff on TheyWorkForYou ahoy! Join us at lunchtime on Thursday, October 23, when our own @alexparsons.bsky.social and @juliacushion.bsky.social will be talking through what's new.
For full details and to book your free spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theyworkfo...
For full details and to book your free spot: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theyworkfo...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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🪑 Democracy Club is seeking a new Chair for our board of non-executive directors.
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
Democracy Club Chair 2025
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September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🪑 Democracy Club is seeking a new Chair for our board of non-executive directors.
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
🫵 Do you have chairing experience? Good knowledge of UK politics, civic technology, and/or digital service delivery? You could be the person we’re looking for!
Take a look👇
docs.google.com/document/d/e...
You can get the data on the 2026 election candidates by downloading this csv: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/data/?electi...
September 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
You can get the data on the 2026 election candidates by downloading this csv: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/data/?electi...
Interested in lending a hand?
Our candidate database is always in need of volunteers to add and update candidate profiles. These will be used by hundreds of thousands of voters to make decisions about who they will vote for next year.
Learn more: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/volunteer/
Our candidate database is always in need of volunteers to add and update candidate profiles. These will be used by hundreds of thousands of voters to make decisions about who they will vote for next year.
Learn more: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/volunteer/
September 9, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Interested in lending a hand?
Our candidate database is always in need of volunteers to add and update candidate profiles. These will be used by hundreds of thousands of voters to make decisions about who they will vote for next year.
Learn more: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/volunteer/
Our candidate database is always in need of volunteers to add and update candidate profiles. These will be used by hundreds of thousands of voters to make decisions about who they will vote for next year.
Learn more: candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/volunteer/