Central Bedfordshire Council: Are you ready to vote?
Date Added: 17/10/2023
The Mid Bedfordshire By-Election is on Thursday 19 October.
In preparation for this Thursday’s Mid Bedfordshire By-Election, we’re encouraging all eligible residents to make sure they are ready to cast their vote at their local polling station.
Finding your polling station
Your polling station is as indicated on your polling card, but you can also check its location by going to wheredoivote.co.uk. Polling stations open at 7am on Thursday 19 October 2023 and they close at 10pm.
Mid Bedfordshire Constituency
If you haven’t received a polling card, it is possibly because where you live falls outside of the Mid Bedfordshire Parliamentary Constituency area and therefore you do not have a vote in this By-Election. You must be registered to vote to receive a polling card. If you are within the Mid Bedfordshire boundary and you haven’t received a polling card and are registered to vote, then you can call 0300 300 8008.
Don’t forget your ID
Following a change in government legislation, Voter ID is now mandatory at polling stations. Acceptable forms of ID include a government-issued ID, such as a driving licence, passport, as well as travel passes and proof of age ID cards. A comprehensive list of acceptable forms of identification can be found on our website.
Voting
You will have one vote and can choose from 13 candidates. This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate. You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
Your vote is yours alone. Whether you vote at a polling station, by post, or via a proxy, it’s your decision.
It’s illegal for anyone, even a partner, family member or friend, to influence you to vote against your will.
No one is allowed to intimidate you into voting a certain way, such as by threatening you with injury, damage or harm.