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This rapid literature review explains the stages of an election cycle, and how donors provide support to electoral cycles
This report covers indicators for measuring the performance of an electoral event and the impact of donor support on the electoral cycle
Election cycles by type of local authority in England.
Who is eligible to vote in elections and referendums in the UK
Information on the different types of council and their electoral arrangements.
This report provides a brief overview of measures to prevent and address electoral violence, and outline lessons learned
Political factors appear to affect line losses in ways that technical and economic factors alone cannot explain
Guidance on the conduct of civil servants in the pre-election period.
The Planning Inspectorate issuing appeal decisions and recommendations during the election period in England.
Challenge the result of an election if you think it was not run properly, issuing and serving an election petition, and what happens at the hearing and trial
This collection of guidance provides advice on good security practice for candidates and those in local authorities.
Use this service to apply for a postal vote in, general elections and other UK Parliamentary elections, local elections in England (including mayors), Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales, referendums and MP recall petitions.
Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums.
Vote in UK elections and referendums, register to vote, check what ID you need, and apply to vote by post or by proxy.
This guidance for civil servants explains how to remain impartial during the pre-election period.
How political parties, candidates, agents and campaigners can undertake COVID-secure campaigning activity for the May 21 polls.
This page brings together advice from social media platforms about online security.
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