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Elections - postal votes

 

Voting by Post

Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station. To vote by post, you'll need to fill in an application form paying particular attention to the date of birth and signature section. You need to sign your application form yourself as this will be used for voting security reasons.

Who can apply for a postal vote?
Anyone who is eligible to vote can apply for a postal vote. You do not need a reason to vote by post.

Where can I get my postal vote sent?
A postal vote can be sent to your home address or to any other address that you give. Postal votes can be sent overseas, but you need to consider whether there will be enough time to receive and return your ballot paper by election day.

When will I receive my ballot papers?
Postal votes are usually sent out about a week before election day. Once you've got it, mark your vote on the ballot paper, complete the statement and make sure you send it back so that it arrives by close of poll (which is 10pm on election day). If it arrives later than this your vote won't be counted.

When you get your postal voting papers:

Put them somewhere safe and secure
Don't let anyone else handle them
Make sure they are not left where someone else can pick them up

When you want to vote:

• Complete your ballot paper in secret, on your own
• Don't let anyone else vote for you
• Don't let anyone else see your vote
• Don't give the ballot paper to anyone else
• Put the ballot paper in the envelope and seal it up yourself
• Complete and sign the postal voting statement.
• Put the postal voting statement and the envelope containing your ballot paper into the larger envelope and seal it.

When you return your postal vote:
Take it to the post box yourself, if you can. If you can't do that, either give it to somebody you know and trust to post it for you. Don't hand it to a candidate or party worker unless no other way is practical. Don't leave it where someone else can pick it up.

Remember that this is your vote - so keep it to yourself
If anyone tries to help you against your will, or force you to give them your postal vote, you should contact the police. If you have any other queries, ring Electoral Registration Office helpline 01609 767017.

If you wish to apply for a postal vote, please print, complete and return the application form Opens in a new window.

Contact Us
Email; elecreg@hambleton.gov.uk
Elections helpline 01609 767227
Elections Office, Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, DL6 2UU

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Elections - voting
Postal Vote application form Opens in a new window