Overview

There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:

A vote on a single issue is called a referendum. Read more about referendums.

Different elections and referendums in the UK have different rules about who can vote. This means that not everyone can vote in every situation.

Eligibility

Whether you can vote in an election or referendum will depend on:

  • your age
  • your nationality
  • where you live
  • whether you’ve registered to vote