Category Archives: Register to Vote

Girlguiding launch their new programme, including a voting badge

Posted on November 21, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

In the year where we are celebrating 100 years since women were first given the vote, Girlguiding have launched their new programme, including a voting badge for Rangers. A guest blog by Emily, 17, Girlguiding Ranger As a history and … Continue reading →

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A re-fresher in registering university students

Posted on October 11, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

Young people are far less likely to be registered to vote than their older counter parts – across the UK 1 in 3 of those eligible to vote under the age of 24 aren’t registered. Continue reading →

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What do election teams do?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

Rhonda Booth, Democratic Services Manager, talks about her role at South Holland District Council. Continue reading →

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Crossed out?

Posted on July 5, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

A guest blog by Catriona Burness, Parliamentary and Policy Manager, RNIB Scotland National Democracy Week is a good time to think about whether our democracy is accessible to all. The right to vote independently, and in secret, is a cornerstone … Continue reading →

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Voting – Go and give it a go!

Posted on March 21, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

Michelle, a campaigner for Mencap who has a learning disability, talks about her experience of voting and top tips for getting involved in democracy… Continue reading →

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Our 2018 voter registration campaign

Posted on March 12, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

Have you Got 5 while your socks dry? Introducing our new voter registration campaign which asks you to use your wasted time to register to vote ahead of the 2018 local elections. Find out more… Continue reading →

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A new law breaks down another barrier to voting

Posted on March 8, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

This new change to the law making anonymous registration easier will mean vulnerable people are able to register to vote without compromising their safety, ending a situation which has seen too many people disenfranchised in the past. This new legislation, will help hundreds of people, not least those at risk of domestic violence register to vote anonymously more easily. Being a survivor of abuse should never deprive a person of the right to have their say at elections. Continue reading →

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Celebrating the centenary of women’s suffrage

Posted on February 1, 2018 by The Electoral Commission

Ahead of celebrations to mark the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, passed on 6 February 1918, giving some women the right to vote in the UK for the first time, we’ve asked women at the Commission to share their thoughts on the anniversary. Continue reading →

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No barriers to voting – enabling the voices of those with learning disabilities

Posted on November 14, 2017 by The Electoral Commission

Last Thursday we published our report on accessibility, ‘Elections for everyone’.  The feedback we received from disabled voters about their experiences at the UK Parliament elections made it clear that something needs to be done, and governments, electoral staff, candidates and parties, and the Commission all have a role to play in this. Continue reading →

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Elections for everyone

Posted on November 13, 2017 by The Electoral Commission

Registering to vote and voting should be a good experience for everyone. But it isn’t. Some people with a disability told us that they do not have the confidence to register to vote and cast their vote. Others said they have many obstacles to overcome so that they can cast their vote.  Continue reading →

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