Electoral Commission UK

07/04/2026

Polling day is only a month away. Go through our checklist to make sure you’re ready to vote on 7 May.

1. Register to vote
2. Decide how you want to vote (in person, by post or by proxy)
3. Check you have accepted ID if you plan to vote in person at the elections in England - apply for free voter ID if you need it.

❗You do not need ID to vote in the Senedd or Scottish Parliament elections.

➡️ Register to vote by Monday 20 April, 11:59pm. You can do this online at gov.uk/register-to-vote

You only need to register if you’ve never registered to vote before, or if you’ve moved house or changed your name or nationality since you last registered.

➡️ If you want to vote by post, apply for a postal vote by Tuesday 21 April, 5pm.

➡️ If you want to vote by proxy, apply for a proxy vote by Tuesday 28 April, 5pm.

For the elections in England:
If you want to vote in person, you’ll need to show an accepted form of ID. Head to our website to see if you have the right ID.

Your ID doesn’t need to be in date, but the photo must look like you.

Don’t have accepted ID? Apply for free voter ID by 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.

All this plus everything else you need to know to vote is on our website: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections

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Dim ond mis sydd tan y diwrnod pleidleisio. Ewch drwy ein rhestr wirio i wneud yn siŵr eich bod yn barod i bleidleisio ar 7 Mai.

Cofrestrwch i bleidleisio

Penderfynwch sut rydych chi am bleidleisio (yn bersonol, drwy’r post, neu drwy ddirprwy)

Gwiriwch fod gennych ID a dderbynnir i bleidleisio’n bersonol yn yr etholiadau yn Lloegr – gwnewch gais am ID Pleidleisiwr am ddim os oes arnoch ei angen.

❗Nid oes angen ID arnoch i bleidleisio yn etholiadau Senedd Cymru nac etholiadau Senedd yr Alban.

➡️ Cofrestrwch i bleidleisio erbyn 11:59pm ar ddydd Llun 20 Ebril. Gallwch wneud hyn ar-lein yn gov.uk/cofrestru-i-bleidleisio

Bydd dim ond angen i chi gofrestru os nad ydych erioed wedi cofrestru o’r blaen, neu os ydych wedi symud tŷ neu newid eich enw neu eich cenedligrwydd ers i chi gofrestru ddiwethaf.

➡️ Os ydych chi eisiau pleidleisio drwy’r post, gwnewch gais am bleidlais bost erbyn dydd Mawrth 21 Ebrill, 5pm.

➡️ Os ydych chi eisiau pleidleisio drwy ddirprwy, gwnewch gais am bleidlais drwy ddirprwy erbyn dydd Mawrth 28 Ebrill, 5pm.

Mae hyn i gyd a phopeth arall sydd angen i chi ei wybod i bleidleisio ar ein gwefan:

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/cy/pleidleisio-ac-etholiadau?campaignparams=removed

06/04/2026

You only have 2 weeks left to register to vote in the elections on 7 May.

⌛ The deadline to register is Monday 20 April by 11:59pm.

You need to register if you've never registered before, or if you've moved house or changed your name or nationality since you last registered.

Register now: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

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Dim ond 2 wythnos sydd ar ôl gennych i gofrestru i bleidleisio yn yr etholiadau ar 7 Mai.

⌛ Y dyddiad cau i gofrestru yw dydd Llun 20 Ebrill erbyn 11:59pm.

Mae angen i chi gofrestru os nad ydych erioed wedi cofrestru o'r blaen, neu os ydych wedi symud tŷ neu newid eich enw neu eich cenedligrwydd ers i chi gofrestru ddiwethaf.

Cofrestrwch nawr: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

02/04/2026

By-elections are taking place this month in 10 areas across the UK, starting today.

Check if there’s one where you live: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information

25/03/2026

Elections are taking place across the UK on 7 May. These include local elections in England, Scottish Parliament and Senedd elections.

Here are the deadlines you need to know:

📅 20 April: Register to vote by 11:59pm
📅 21 April: Apply for a postal vote by 5pm
📅 28 April: Apply for a proxy vote or free voter ID by 5pm

You need to show ID to vote in local elections in England. You do not need ID to vote in the Senedd or Scottish Parliament elections.

20/03/2026

Register online by 11:59pm on 20 April 👉 https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

The elections taking place on 7 May 2026 include:
- Local government and mayoral elections in England
- Scottish Parliament election
- Senedd election

12/03/2026

Young people tend to trust what they learn about politics in school more than what they see on social media, but schools aren't providing them with enough education about democracy 🗳️

Good democratic education can help create fairer access to politics for young people, but right now it’s unevenly accessed and inconsistent.

We believe in strengthening democratic education for young people. Schools and colleges can play a vital role in supporting all young people - regardless of background - to develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed to participate in democracy and navigate political information effectively.

Read the full report 🔗 https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/research-reports-and-data/young-peoples-views-politics-and-voting-2026



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Mae’r mwyafrif o bobl ifanc yn ymddiried yn yr wybodaeth maent yn ei chael am wleidyddiaeth yn yr ysgol, ond nid ydynt yn cael digon ohoni 🗳️

Gall addysg ddemocrataidd dda helpu creu mynediad tecach i wleidyddiaeth i bobl ifanc, ond yn bresennol mae’r mynediad iddi’n anghyson.

Rydym yn credu mewn cryfhau addysg ddemocrataidd ar gyfer pobl ifanc. Gall ysgolion a cholegau chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth gefnogi pob person ifanc - waeth beth fo’u cefndir - i ddatblygu’r wybodaeth, yr hyder, a’r sgiliau sydd eu hangen i gymryd rhan mewn democratiaeth a llywio gwybodaeth wleidyddol yn effeithiol.

Darllenwch yr adroddiad llawn 🔗 https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/cy/ymchwil-adroddiadau-a-data/barn-pobl-ifanc-ar-wleidyddiaeth-a-phleidleisio-2026

10/03/2026

09/03/2026

Welcome to Your Vote Week is here! 🎉

This year's theme is 'why voting matters'.

Discover the difference voting makes and how young people can have their voices heard. With young people, use our impartial resources to explore why voting is important to them and discuss the impact their vote can have on their everyday life: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/resources-educators/welcome-your-vote-week

Welcome to Your Vote Week is an opportunity to discuss the importance of voting and democracy in your area. Explore questions like 'What issues are important to you?', 'What are different levels of government responsible for?' and 'How could your vote make a change?'.

Share what you're doing this week using

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Mae Wythnos Croeso i Dy Bleidlais yma! 🎉

Thema eleni yw 'pam mae pleidleisio’n bwysig'.

Darganfyddwch y gwahaniaeth y mae pleidleisio yn ei wneud a sut y gall pobl ifanc godi llais. Defnyddiwch ein hadnoddau diduedd i archwilio pam mae pleidleisio'n bwysig i bobl ifanc a thrafodwch yr effaith y gall eu pleidlais ei chael ar eu bywyd bob dydd: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/cy/adnoddau/adnoddau-i-addysgwyr/wythnos-croeso-i-dy-bleidlais

Mae Wythnos Croeso i Dy Bleidlais yn gyfle i drafod pwysigrwydd pleidleisio a democratiaeth yn eich ardal. Ystyriwch gwestiynau fel 'Pa faterion sy'n bwysig i chi?', 'Am beth mae gwahanol lefelau o lywodraeth yn gyfrifol?' a 'Sut allai eich pleidlais wneud newid?'.

Rhannwch yr hyn rydych chi'n ei wneud yr wythnos hon gan ddefnyddio

06/03/2026

Did you know you can see how political parties in the UK are being funded? 🔍

Parties must report the donations they receive to us. We publish this for transparency.

Political parties accepted almost £65m in donations in 2025.

Our latest release covers October – December 2025. Almost £15.5m in donations were accepted.

This compares to nearly £7.5m in the same period in 2024, and over £24.3m in the previous quarter (July - September 2025).

See the full breakdown: https://search.electoralcommission.org.uk/Search?currentPage=1&rows=10&sort=AcceptedDate&order=desc&tab=1&open=filter&et=pp&isIrishSourceYes=true&isIrishSourceNo=true&date=Accepted&from=2025-10-01&to=2025-12-31&prePoll=false&postPoll=true®ister=ni®ister=gb&optCols=IsIrishSource&optCols=ReportingPeriodName

04/03/2026

Welcome to Your Vote Week 2026 is next week!
📆 9 - 15 March

Every year we invite schools, youth groups, and local elections teams to join us in celebrating democracy by running activities that help young people understand how it works and how to get involved.

We want to support young people to develop the knowledge and confidence they need to cast their vote, and discover other ways to get involved in democracy.

Keep an eye out as we explore why voting matters 🗳️

Sign up to take part and access our free resources: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/resources-educators/welcome-your-vote-week



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Mae Wythnos Croeso i Dy Bleidlais 2026 yr wythnos nesaf!
📆 9 - 15 Mawrth 2026

Bob blwyddyn rydym yn gwahodd ysgolion, grwpiau ieuenctid, a thimau etholiadau lleol i ymuno â ni i ddathlu democratiaeth drwy gynnal gweithgareddau sy'n helpu pobl ifanc i ddeall sut mae'n gweithio a sut i gymryd rhan.

Ein nod yw cefnogi pobl ifanc i ddatblygu’r wybodaeth a’r hyder sydd eu hangen arnynt i fwrw eu pleidlais ac i ganfod ffyrdd eraill y gallant gymryd rhan mewn democratiaeth.

Cadwch lygad wrth i ni archwilio pam mae pleidleisio'n bwysig 🗳️

Cofrestrwch i gymryd rhan a chael mynediad i'n hadnoddau: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/cy/adnoddau/adnoddau-i-addysgwyr/wythnos-croeso-i-dy-bleidlais