Voting by Proxy
This means appointing someone to vote on your behalf in your
polling station.
You can apply to vote
by proxy at any time up until 6 days before an
election.
Please note:
- You cannot sign an application on behalf of
an elector even if you have Power of Attorney.
- You need to tell your proxy which
candidate(s) you wish to vote for.
- You have to provide a reason to vote by proxy
for a single election.
- You can only vote by proxy on an indefinite
basis for the following reasons: physical incapacity or being
registered blind, overseas voter, studying, requiring a journey by
sea or air to get to the polling station, and certain occupations
e.g. Armed Forces.
You can change your mind and vote in
person providing your proxy has not already voted on your
behalf. If your proxy cannot get to your polling station they can
apply to vote by post. However if they chose this option you will
not then be able to vote in person and the deadline for postal
proxy applications is 11 days before an election.
It is now possible to apply for an emergency
proxy vote up until 5pm on polling day. This applies only in the
case of a medical emergency occurring after the sixth day before
polling day. The application to vote by proxy must be attested (by
a doctor, State Registered Nurse, or Christian Science
practitioner).
To download a Proxy Application Form , go
to the Electoral Commission's website: www.aboutmyvote.co.uk, enter
your postcode and follow the instructions on screen.
Alternatively, contact the Electoral Services Helpline on
01233 330402.
This webpage was updated on
3/11/2010