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Voting

To vote in an election your name must appear in the Register of Electors and be otherwise qualified.  You can choose to vote in person or by post.

 

Regardless of whether you choose to vote by attending at your designated polling place or by post, your vote is recorded by making a mark against your chosen candidate or party on the official ballot paper.  

 

The nature of the mark you are required to make will depend on the nature of the election.  Instructions on how to vote are provided for each election.

 

Contact Details

Electoral Registration Office
9 Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1HU


Telephone: 01292-612221
Fax: 01292-612673
e-mail avjb@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

 

If I lose my poll card, can I still vote?
Yes, you will still be able to vote if you have lost your polling card. Showing your poll card at the Polling Station does, however, help the staff on duty find your entry on the Electoral Register more quickly.

How can I vote in UK elections if I live outside the UK?
If you are a British Citizen living abroad it is possible to register to vote, however, certain conditions apply. You must previously have resided in the U.K. and your name must have appeared on the Electoral Register within the past 15 years. The registration will need to be renewed annually and if accepted you will be entitled to vote only at U.K. Parliamentary Elections.