Make sure your voice is heard in the General Election and take notes of the key dates!
Voter registration deadline
Tuesday 18th June 11:59pm
This is the very last day you’ll be able to register to vote for the General Election. Visit here to get your name on the Electoral Register and ready to mark your ballot paper
Postal vote deadline
Wednesday 19th June 5pm
If you can’t make it to your local polling station on the day, this is the very last day you’ll be able to register for a postal vote. Visit here to register and get your postal vote pack
Deadline to apply for a voter authority certificate
Wednesday 26th June 5pm
All registered voters in the UK now need a valid form of photo ID to vote. If you don’t have a valid photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate here
Deadline to apply for a proxy vote
If you can’t make it to your local polling station on the day, this is the very last day you’ll be able to register someone to vote on your behalf. Visit here to apply for a proxy vote
Election Day
Thursday 4th July
Polling stations are open from 7am - 10pm. Visit here to find your local polling station
New Parliament summoned to meet
Tuesday 9th July 2024
State Opening of Parliament
Wednesday 17th July 2024
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