Election information
Upcoming elections
The following elections are scheduled:
- Derby City Council Local Elections - Thursday 6 May 2027
- East Midlands Combined County Authority Mayoral - Thursday 4 May 2028
- Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire - Thursday 4 May 2028
Registering to vote
The easiest way to register is online at GOV.UK, it only takes 5 minutes.
If you cannot register online please contact the Elections team.
Registration deadlines
You don't need to wait for an election to register to vote or apply for postal or proxy voting - register and apply now to ensure you can vote in any upcoming elections.
- Register to vote: 12 working days before election day
- Postal vote applications: 11 working days before election day
- Proxy vote applications: 6 working days before election day
- Emergency proxy applications: 5pm on election day
How to vote
At a polling station
Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on election day. To vote, you must bring photo ID. You can find your designated polling station by checking your poll card or visiting Where do I vote?
By post
Voting by post is easy and convenient. You can apply online or contact us to request an application form. Once you receive your postal vote, return it as soon as possible. It must arrive by 10pm on election day to be counted.
By proxy (someone voting on your behalf)
Voting by proxy allows someone else to vote on your behalf. You can apply online or contact us to request an application form. Your chosen proxy must be eligible to vote in UK elections and will need to show their own photo ID at the polling station.
For more information, please visit our postal and proxy voting page.
For more information about voting in elections please visit the Electoral Commission’s website.
Finding your candidates
You can find information about candidates standing for election in your area on the Statement of Persons Nominated, which will be published on our website before each election.
Candidates may also distribute their own election materials.
Additionally, you can check Who can I vote for? for further details.
Electoral fraud
Your vote is yours alone. No one has the right to intimidate you, bribe you, or use your vote without your consent. Actions like these are considered electoral fraud, which is a serious crime that undermines democracy. Offenders can face severe penalties, including imprisonment.
If you suspect electoral fraud, you can report it through our website or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Who can vote?
UK Parliamentary elections
You can vote if you are:
- aged 18 or over
- a British citizen
- a qualifying Commonwealth citizen
- a citizen of the Republic of Ireland
Local elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections
You can vote if you are:
- aged 18 or over
- a British citizen
- a qualifying Commonwealth citizen
- a citizen of the Republic of Ireland
Or you are an EU citizen who:
- lives in the UK and is a citizen of Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, Poland or Denmark
- or, was living in the UK before 1 January 2021
Qualifying Commonwealth citizens
You are a qualifying Commonwealth citizen if you:
- are resident in the UK, and
- either do not need leave to remain in the UK
- or, have been granted leave to remain in the UK
Standing as a candidate
Have you ever thought about representing your community and making a real difference? Standing as a candidate in an election is your opportunity to do just that. You can stand either as part of a registered political party or as an independent candidate.
To stand for election, you’ll need to meet the qualification criteria, complete and submit nomination papers, and pay any required deposit. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Returning Officer at the address and deadline specified in the Notice of Election.
To give yourself the best start, we strongly encourage you to attend a candidate briefing, have your nomination papers informally checked before submission and submit them early in the nomination period.
If you’re considering standing and have questions, our Elections team is here to help.
Election results
Election results are announced once the counting has been completed and verified. The results will be published on our website, displayed on official notices, shared through local media, and posted on our social media channels.
Recent election results
UK Parliamentary General Election 4 July 2024