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Electoral Commission
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The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK
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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...
Our response to the Representation of the People Bill: "These reforms should strengthen the resilience and integrity of our electoral system. Any changes must ultimately deliver improvements for voters."
February 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Search - The Electoral Commission
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December 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Political parties in the UK accepted over £24m in donations from July to September this year.

This compares to £10,046,532 in the same period in 2024, and £11,191,843 in the previous quarter (April - June 2025).
December 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Gweler y dadansoddiad llawn: search.electoralcommission.org.uk/Cymraeg/Sear...
Search - Y Comisiwn Etholiadol
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December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Derbyniodd pleidiau gwleidyddol yn y DU dros £24 miliwn mewn rhoddion rhwng mis Gorffennaf a mis Medi eleni.

Mae hyn yn cymharu â £10,046,532 yn yr un cyfnod yn 2024, ac £11,191,843 yn y chwarter blaenorol (Ebrill - Mehefin 2025).
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Mae isetholiadau’n cael eu cynnal y mis hwn mewn 18 ardal ledled y DU 🗳️

Gwirio a oes is-etholiad yn eich ardal: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter...
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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By-elections are taking place this month in 18 areas across the UK, starting today 🗳️

Check if there’s one where you live: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter...
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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By-elections are taking place today in areas of:

Pendle
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Sunderland

Check if there’s one where you live ⬇️ https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information
Graphic announcing by-elections are being held today in areas of Pendle, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and Sunderland. It's blue and illustrated with a ballot box. Blue graphic encouraging you to check if there's one where you live, illustrated with a location icon.
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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By-elections are taking place today in areas of:

Trafford
Stratford-on-Avon
Dumfries and Galloway
East Sussex
Redcar and Cleveland
Cheshire East

Check if there’s one where you live ⬇️ https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information
Graphic announcing by-elections are being held today in areas of Trafford, Stratford-on-Avon, Dumfries and Galloway, East Sussex, Redcar and Cleveland and Cheshire East. It's blue and illustrated with a ballot box. Blue graphic encouraging you to check if there's one where you live, illustrated with a location icon.
November 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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You need to show photo ID to vote at a polling station in England. See what ID is accepted 👇 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

You don't need to show ID to vote in local council by-elections in Wales.
Accepted forms of photo ID
You need to show photo ID when voting at polling stations in some UK elections. Find out about the different types of photo ID accepted.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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By-elections are being held today in different parts of the UK. 🗳️

This includes areas of:

Gwynedd
Canterbury
East Lindsey
Vale of White Horse
North Somerset

Check if there's a by-election in your area today 👇
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Elections in your area
Find upcoming elections in your area, your polling station, candidates, and contact details for your local electoral services team
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November 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Mae is-etholiadau’n cael eu cynnal heddiw yn rhannau gwahanol o’r DU. 🗳️

Mae hyn yn cynnwys meysydd:
Gwynedd

Does dim angen i chi ddangos ID i bleidleisio mewn is-etholiadau cyngor lleol yng Nghymru.

Gwirio a oes is-etholiad yn eich ardal heddiw 👇
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Etholiadau yn eich ardal
Dewch o hyd i etholiadau sydd ar ddod yn eich ardal, eich gorsaf bleidleisio, ymgeiswyr, a manylion cyswllt eich tîm gwasanaethau etholiadol lleol
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November 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Check if you have a by-election where you live 🔍: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter...
Elections in your area
Find upcoming elections in your area, your polling station, candidates, and contact details for your local electoral services team
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November 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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You need to show accepted photo ID to vote at a polling station in England. See the full list of accepted ID 👉 www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...

You don’t need to show ID to vote in council by-elections in Scotland.
Accepted forms of photo ID
You need to show photo ID when voting at polling stations in some UK elections. Find out about the different types of photo ID accepted.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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It’s a by-election Thursday! 🗳️

By-elections are being held today in areas of:
Fife
Newark and Sherwood
Harborough
Tandridge
West Devon
South Derbyshire
November 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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By-elections are taking place today in areas of:

Barnet
Stevenage
Stirling
Thanet
Tunbridge Wells
Worcestershire

Enter your postcode to check if there’s one where you live ⬇️
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Blue graphic announcing that by-elections are being held today in areas of: Barnet Stevenage Stirling Thanet Tunbridge Wells Worcestershire It's illustrated with a picture of a ballot box. Graphic of blue location icon instructing you to check if there's a by-election where you live
October 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Did you know by-elections happen most Thursdays? There’s 10 happening across England and Scotland today.

Enter your postcode to check if you have one: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information
Elections in your area
Find upcoming elections in your area, your polling station, candidates, and contact details for your local electoral services team
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October 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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You need to show ID to vote at a polling station in England. See what ID is accepted: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...
Accepted forms of photo ID
You need to show photo ID when voting at polling stations in some UK elections. Find out about the different types of photo ID accepted.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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It's a by-election Thursday! 🗳️

By-elections are being held today in areas of:

Bath and North East Somerset
North Northamptonshire
Redcar and Cleveland
Teignbridge
West Lancashire
Wychavon

Check if you have one where you live: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter...
Elections in your area
Find upcoming elections in your area, your polling station, candidates, and contact details for your local electoral services team
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October 9, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Know someone heading off to uni? Remind them to register to vote at their new address.

Learn more: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/who-can-vote/voting-if-you-have-a-second-home-or-youre-a-student
Voting if you have a second home or you're a student
If you are a student or you split your time between two homes, you may be able to register to vote at both addresses.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Ydych chi'n adnabod rhywun sy'n mynd i'r brifysgol? Atgoffwch nhw i gofrestru i bleidleisio yn eu cyfeiriad newydd.

Dysgwch ragor: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/cy/pleidleisio-ac-etholiadau/pwy-syn-gallu-pleidleisio/pleidleisio-os-oes-gennych-ail-gartref-neu-os-ydych-yn-fyfyriwr
Pleidleisio os oes gennych ail gartref neu os ydych yn fyfyriwr
Find out what you should keep in mind when voting and registering to vote if you have a second home.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Check if there’s a by-election where you live: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter...
Elections in your area
Find upcoming elections in your area, your polling station, candidates, and contact details for your local electoral services team
www.electoralcommission.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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By-elections are being held today in parts of the UK. 🗳️

This includes areas of:
📍 Manchester
📍 Ashford
📍 Highland

You need to show photo ID to vote at a polling station in England. See what ID is accepted: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e...
Accepted forms of photo ID
You need to show photo ID when voting at polling stations in some UK elections. Find out about the different types of photo ID accepted.
www.electoralcommission.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Also, If you’re a British Sign Language user, you can use the SignLive app to contact us directly with any questions: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/about-us/con...
Contact us using British Sign Language (BSL)
Find out how to contact us using British Sign Language (BSL)
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September 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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All voices deserve to be heard in politics - including those made by the hands 🤟

Today is the International Day of Sign Languages. Visit RNID's website to find guidance for deaf and hard of hearing people who want to become voters: rnid.org.uk/information....

#InternationalDayofSignLanguages
Voting in UK elections
Your BSL guide to voting - Have your say in the local government elections on 1 May 2025.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM