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 How to vote in UK election

 In this section, you can find out about the different ways of casting your vote.

In the UK, there are three different ways you can vote.

Most people vote in person at a polling station.

However, if you are not able to go to the polling station in person on election day, you can apply to vote by post or by proxy (where someone votes on your behalf).

How you vote is up to you.

Here you can find out more about the different ways of voting. You can also find out about the different voting systems used at different UK elections.

Different elections in the UK use different voting systems.

• Find out about the systems used in each election

Information for disabled voters

All voters have a right to vote independently and in secret. Local authorities in Great Britain now have to take proactive steps to ensure that polling stations don't disadvantage disabled people. Similar arrangements apply in Northern Ireland, but they are the responsibility of the Electoral Office for Northern Ireland.

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