Voting and the Conduct of Elections

Questions and Answers

I have just had my 18th birthday, do I have to wait until the next electoral register is prepared before I can vote?

How do I vote?

Does it matter if I lose my poll card?

Can I vote by post or appoint a proxy?

Are there any special arrangements for voters with disabilities?

I have just found out that I shall be away on polling day. Can I still vote?

What happens if I make a mistake on my ballot paper?

I thought voting was secret. Why does the clerk write my poll number on a list?

Who are the people who ask for my poll number when I leave the polling station?

What happens after the voting has finished?

If you have any other questions about elections or voting contact Heather Blanshard or Maxine Mears in Electoral Services, Wealden District Council, Pine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1DH. You can phone us on 01892 602417 or email us on elections@wealden.gov.uk