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Elections and referendums

In this section you can find information on upcoming elections in the UK.

This information includes

  • how to register to vote
  • how to cast your vote, whether in person, by post or by proxy
  • what the different elected bodies do

EU referendum

The referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union takes place on Thursday 23 June 2016.

Read more information about the referendum below.

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National Assembly for Wales

National Assembly for Wales

The next National Assembly for Wales elections take place on Thursday 5 May 2016.

Find out more about these elections.

To vote at these elections, you need to be registered to vote by Monday 18 April.
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Scottish Parliament

Scottish Parliament

The next Scottish Parliament election takes place on Thursday 5 May 2016.

Find out more about this election.

To vote at the Scottish Parliament election, you need to be registered to vote by Monday 18 April.
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Northern Ireland Assembly

Northern Ireland Assembly

The next Northern Ireland Assembly elections take place on Thursday 5 May 2016.

Find out more about these elections.

To vote at these elections, you need to be registered to vote by Monday 18 April.
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Police and Crime Commissioners

Police and Crime Commissioners

The next Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place in England and Wales on Thursday 5 May 2016.

Find out more about these elections.

To vote at these elections, you need to be registered to vote by Monday 18 April.
English local government elections

English local government and mayoral elections

English local government and mayoral elections

Local government elections are taking place across England on Thursday 5 May 2016.

Find out more about these elections.

To vote at these elections, you need to be registered to vote by Monday 18 April.
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The Mayor of London and London Assembly

The Mayor of London and London Assembly

The next Mayor of London and London Assembly elections take place on Thursday 5 May 2016.

Find out more about these elections.

To vote at these elections, you need to be registered to vote by Monday 18 April.
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EU referendum

EU referendum

On this page you can find information about the upcoming EU referendum.

You can read about who can vote, how to register to vote and how to vote in the referendum.
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