How to Vote Liberal Democrat

Find out how, when and where to vote Liberal Democrat:

• Who can vote?

  To vote, you need to be registered in advance. You can make sure you are registered for future elections here.

  For all elections in England, and for General Elections across the UK, you must by 18 or over to vote. In Scottish and Welsh local and parliamentary elections you must be 16 or over to vote. There is more information about eligibility to vote here.

  Not all areas have elections at the same time. By-elections can be held any time. The next local elections in many parts of England will be held in May 2023. We don't know when the next General Election will be held. You can find out if there is an election coming up where you live here.

• Where do I go to cast my vote?

  You can vote in person at a polling station, or register to vote by post - find out how here.

  To vote in person, you must go to your assigned polling station - find out where here.

• When can I vote?

  Polls are open from 7am to 10pm on election day, usually a Thursday. The next scheduled local election in much of England is Thursday 4 May.

• What do I need to take with me to vote?

  From 4 May 2023, photo ID will be required to vote in person for most elections. You will need photo id to vote in person for UK parliamentary by-elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections, and local elections in England. From October 2023, you will also need photo id for a UK General Election.

  You can find out about accepted forms of photo ID here.

  You don't need to take your polling card to vote.

• How do I vote Liberal Democrat?

  Put an X next to each Liberal Democrat candidate (look for the bird logo) on your ballot paper. You may have more than one vote, check the top of your ballot paper for instructions.

  In Scottish local elections you vote with numbers not crosses. Put a number 1 next to the Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate (look for the bird logo) - this is your first preference. If there is another Liberal Democrat candidate, put a number 2 next to them.

• Why are people asking for my number outside the polling station?

  Volunteers called 'tellers' sometimes stand outside polling stations and ask for your polling number on the way in or way out. They will often be wearing a rosette from a political party. We do this so we know who has voted and don't bother you later in the day to remind you to vote. Your polling number is on your polling card.

• Can I tell you when I've voted?

  We'll be knocking on doors to remind people to vote, let us know that you've voted so we don't bother you here.

• Why should I vote Liberal Democrat?

  Local elections are your chance to send a message that you won’t be taken for granted.

  People are turning to the Liberal Democrats more and more because they know we work hard for our communities, we hear your concerns, and never take you for granted.

  Vote Liberal Democrat to get a councillor who will listen to you and champion your community.

  Let us know you're planning to vote Liberal Democrat here.

• How can I help Liberal Democrats win?

  There are three great ways to help the Liberal Democrats win:

  1. Remember to vote Liberal Democrat between 7am and 10pm on election day.
      
  2. Become a volunteer and help remind people to vote by delivering leaflets or knocking on doors - find an event near you here, or sign up here,
      
  3. Make a donation so we can support campaigners to win on the ground - donate below.

• Is campaigning allowed on polling day?

  Yes. All parties campaign on polling day. The Liberal Democrats will keep working hard for your vote right up to the close of polls at 10pm.