UK Parliament Election 2024

Key dates

Deadline to register to vote

Midnight Tuesday 18 June 2024.

Deadline to apply for a postal vote

5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.

Deadline to apply for a postal proxy vote

5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.

Deadline to cancel or change an existing postal, proxy or postal proxy

5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.

Deadline to apply for a proxy vote

5pm Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (Voter ID)

5pm Wednesday 26 June 2024.

Don't lose your vote

Register to vote - if you've moved home or changed our name or nationality, you need to register again.

Apply for a postal vote - if you're on holiday on 4 July, you can still cast your vote.

Apply for a proxy vote - you can get someone else to vote on your behalf (a proxy) if you cannot go to the polling station in person.

Apply for a voter ID - if you're voting in person at a polling station, you'll need to bring a photo ID. Most people already have an approved ID or you can easily apply for a free voter ID.

Candidates for Edinburgh constituencies

Notice of poll for UK Parliament Election 2024