Elections in May 2022

February 22, 2022

On Thursday 5th May 2022 there are going to be elections in England and Wales.

In this guest blog, Susan Crown Head of Campaigns and Corporate Identity at the Electoral Commission explains the importance of registering for the upcoming elections and how you can do that even without a fixed address.

Being homeless can present real challenges to being registered to vote and knowing what elections are happening and where. A lot of people don’t know that you can register to vote using a place you spend time at – like a shelter or a refuge. You can also register to vote anonymously, so no one can find out your address.

If you are unable to vote in person you do have other options. You can choose to have a postal vote, or ask someone to vote for you (a proxy vote). Remember, you must be registered to vote before you can choose a postal or proxy vote.

Alternatively, you might work with people who would benefit from knowing more about these voting options. We have produced some online and printable materials; posters, social media post templates, and short animations, to give voters all the information they need to cast their vote this May. They are designed to communicate the essential information voters need in order to cast their vote with confidence in the upcoming elections.

You’ll find graphics covering topics including:

  • Polling station opening times
  • Tellers
  • Support at polling stations
  • Postal and proxy voting
  • Covid-19 messaging (if public health measures apply in your area)

 

Join the conversation with #YourVoteMatters


What are the voter registration deadlines for England & Wales?
Registration deadline: Thursday 14 April (Midnight)
​Postal vote deadline: Tuesday 19 April (5pm)
​​Proxy vote deadline: Tues​day 26 April (5pm)
​Polling day: Thursday 5 May (7am-10pm)

What elections are happening in May 2022?
England (excluding London) – Local government (some areas)
London – Local government
Mayoral elections, including Combined authority mayoral elections (CAM)
Wales – Local government