YOUR deadlines
REGISTER TO VOTE: TUESDAY 18 JUNE AT 11:59PM
APPLYING FOR A POSTAL VOTE: WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE AT 5PM
APPLYING FOR VOTER AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE: WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE AT 5PM
APPLYING FOR A PROXY VOTE: WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE AT 5PM
GENERAL ELECTION 2024
This is a special elections update to help you understand your deadlines in the run-up to the elections on Thursday 4 July.
There are two elections planned: A General Election where all registered voters in Bedford Borough can vote, and a second for those who live in the ward of Wyboston due to a local council by-election.
REGISTER TO VOTE
The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections. It is used to make sure only those who are entitled to, are able to vote.
APPLY FOR A POSTAL OR PROXY VOTE
f you are unable to vote in person at the polling station you can apply for a postal vote.
Voting by proxy means that you appoint someone else (your proxy) to vote on your behalf because:
- you have an illness or health condition that means you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- you are away on holiday or your employment means you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- you are a British citizen living overseas who is registered to vote
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUITABLE PHOTO ID
If you plan to vote in person, you will need to take valid photo identification to the polling station.