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Voting by Proxy
Proxy voting is where another person goes to the polling station to vote on your behalf. You can apply for a One Election Only Proxy or Indefinite Proxy. When applying for a One Election Only Proxy you do not need anyone to support your application. Anyone can be your proxy as long as they are eligible to vote in that type of election and they are willing to vote on your behalf. You cannot be a proxy for more than two people at any one election, unless they are a close relative.
For indefinite proxy applications you have to provide a reason. You can apply for a proxy vote if:
- You have a physical condition that means you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- Your employment means that you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- Your attendance on an educational course means that you cannot go to the polling station on election day
- You are a British citizen living overseas
- You are a crown servant or a member of Her Majesty's Armed Forces
Except if you are registered blind, you will have to get someone to support your application to confirm that your reason for applying to vote by proxy is valid. Read the notes that accompany the application form to find out if you need to get someone to support your application and who can do it.
If you are suddenly incapacitated or taken ill, you can apply to vote by proxy for medical reasons up until 5pm on polling day.
Contact Us
Email; elecreg@hambleton.gov.uk
Elections helplines 01609 767227
Democratic Services (Electoral), Hambleton District Council, Civic Centre, Stone Cross, Northallerton, DL6 2UU
Links and Downloads
Elections - voting
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