Latest Elections FAQs from Warwick District Council.

I'm a student - can I register?

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:00:15 +0100

Question: I'm a student - can I register?

Answer:

As a student you are able to register at home and at your term-time address, so wherever you are on election day, you can have your say.

Find out more about registering as a student.

Searching the electoral register

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:29:30 +0000

Question: Can I search the electoral register?

Answer:

There is no official centralised electoral register that can be searched online.

The electoral register is a public document and is available for inspection under supervision by staff at council offices during office hours. An appointment is required, please contact the elections team at elections@warwickdc.gov.uk.

For further details, visit our page on the electoral register.

I haven't received a polling card?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:11:12 +0000

Question: I haven't received a polling card?

Answer:

You don’t need to have a poll card to vote. However please call the team on 01926 456105 to check you are registered to vote and to confirm your polling station

Where is my polling station?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:10:20 +0000

Question: Where is my polling station?

Answer:

Find your polling station - enter your address then select Electoral Details from the menu

How do I vote?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:08:45 +0000

Question: How do I vote?

Answer:

In person at a polling station on election day - find your polling station (enter your address then select Electoral Details from the menu)
By post - you will need to apply to vote by post
By proxy - this is when someone votes on your behalf and you meet one of the criteria
Voter identification - From 4 May 2023, you will be required to show photographic identification at polling stations

Can I vote if I live overseas?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:06:04 +0000

Question: Can I vote if I live overseas?

Answer:

In specific circumstances you are entitled to vote. Please email the electoral team at register@warwickdc.gov.uk so we can assist with your request.

How do I change my address on the electoral register?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:04:53 +0000

Question: How do I change my address on the electoral register?

Answer:

If you have moved house you need to re-register to your new address.

Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

How do I check that I am on the Electoral Register?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:03:59 +0000

Question: How do I check that I am on the electoral register?

Answer:

Please call 01926 456105 and one of our team will be able to assist you.

Who can register to vote?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:03:12 +0000

Question: Who can register to vote?

Answer:

Anyone aged 16 or over (you will not be able to vote until you are 18).
British or qualifying Commonwealth citizens. This means Commonwealth citizens who have leave to remain in the UK or do not require such leave.
Citizens of the Republic of Ireland or other European Union (EU) member states.
Students in student accommodation living away from home.

How do I register to vote?

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:02:13 +0000

Question: How do I register to vote?

Answer:

Everyone is responsible for registering themselves. To register to vote you can:

Go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Fill in your name, address, date of birth and a few other details. You will also need your nation insurance number, which can be found on your national insurance card, or in official paperwork such as payslips, or letters about benefits or tax credits.

Look out for a confirmation to say you are registered
If you experience any difficulty please call 01926 456105