How to vote
Can you vote?....not everyone can.....
You have to be 18 or over and
- a British citizen; or
- a citizen of another qualifying Commonwealth country; or
- a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; or
- a citizen of another member state of the European Union. Note: European Union citizens who wish to register as a European Parliament Elector must complete a separate form if they wish to vote in the UK. For details telephone 434403
Polling Cards
If your name is on the register of electors and you are aged 18 or over, you will, unless you are further included in the absent voters list, get a polling card about three to four weeks before polling day. This will tell you where your Polling Station is and when it is open. The card is for information only. Don’t worry if you lose it or forget it - you can still vote without it. It just makes it easier if you take it to the Polling Station and show it to the clerk.
If you don’t receive a polling card, this could mean that you are registered at an old address or are not included on the register. You should call the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) on 01382 434444.
Voting in Person
To vote in person you should go to the Polling Station listed on your Polling Card. The Clerk will give you a ballot paper to place a cross against the party or individual candidate of your choice.
Voting by Post
If you want to, you can apply for a postal vote. This is a simple procedure. Your Ballot Paper will then be sent to you by post, prior to the elections. Complete the paper and return it as directed. You will also be sent a postal voter poll card confirming that you have a postal vote nearer this time.
Please apply for a postal vote as soon as possible. The last day for receipt of applications by the ERO for the election is Tuesday 19th May.
Application forms can be obtained from Electoral Registration Office, 18 City Square or the Central Library, Wellgate.
You can download a form here
Voting by Proxy
If you are unable to vote in person you can also apply for a proxy vote. This means that you can have someone you trust cast your vote for you, either in person at the polling station, or if they have applied to be your Postal Proxy, by post. Because of concerns over the possibility of fraudulent applications, it is not as simple to apply for a proxy vote.
Contact Details
If you have any questions on whether you are registered to vote, postal votes or proxy votes, please contact the Electoral Registration Officer on 01382 434444.
You can also obtain registration forms from the Central Library, Wellgate or the Electoral Registration Office at 18 City Square, Dundee.
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