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Find out more about elections and referendums in the UK, including the general election, check who can vote in each election and how voting works.
There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…
General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…
Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…
There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…
There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…
There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…
Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…
There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
This collection of guidance sets out what candidates need to know and do about their security and signposts to more detailed guidance.
This page brings together advice from social media platforms about online security.
Guidance for recruiters who support candidates at ‘Help required’ status, manage deadline extensions and arrange application re-submissions.
Public Sector Equality Duty assessment for support for disabled candidates seeking elected office
This guidance provides detailed advice on good election security practice. If you are an election candidate, please visit the Candidate Security Guidance Collection linked at the top of this page to find the specific information you need on protective, cyber...
The Security Minister encourages candidates to use support available, including dedicated police officers, during the local election campaign to keep them safe.
Key issues and questions for charities to consider based on insights from our casework into campaigning and political activity during previous election periods.
Information on the rules that charities must follow, and how parliamentary candidates can engage with them during an election campaign.
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