Voting in person, postal and proxy voting

If you cannot get to your local polling station on the day of an election you can vote by post

You can vote in person at your local poll station

You can request a proxy vote if you want someone else to vote on your behalf because you can't get to your polling station on polling day

Implications for voters, candidates, and political parties

If want to vote in the 2023 elections and you do not have any of the accepted photographic ID available, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate specific for the purpose of voting.

What identification you will need to vote in person at polling stations on election day