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Three things to do if you want to have a say in the General Election

Political leaders care about what their voters think so register as a voter if you want them to listen. Think of this as you holding up a sign saying ‘my opinion matters’. You don’t have to vote but it’s the first step in getting their attention.

Step 1: register to vote.

You need to do this if:

  • you've changed address
  • you're a student who needs to change where you are voting - think where will you be living on the 4th July? 
  • you've just become old enough you vote (i.e you are going to be 18 on the 4th July) 
  • you've never registered to vote in the UK before

DO THIS NOW – you need to register to vote BEFORE the 18th June.

Register to vote now

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Step 2: make sure you have photo ID

This is the first General Election where you need to have valid photo ID. If you don’t have any photo ID, then you need to apply for a FREE Voter Authority Certificate by going to Gov.uk. Here are examples of what will be accepted:

  • Passport
  • Drivers licence 
  • Blue badge
  • PASS card (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
  • Voter Authority Certificate

DO THIS NOW – you need to apply BEFORE the 26th June.

Apply for FREE voter ID

 

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Penny Dixie

Step 3: find out where you need to vote on election day

Find out where your polling station is located - this is where you need to go to vote. Bring your photo ID or Voter Authority Certificate to the polling station on the 4th July. You have until 10pm until polls close. 

Find out where your polling station is