How to Vote!
Don't lose your vote!
Voting need not be complicated. With a few simple steps, you can exercise your right to vote.
Register to Vote
The first step in order to be able to vote is to register.
Details of who can or can't register to vote are on the page linked above.
There are some strict deadlines, such as registering by a full 15 days prior to the election. For the elections on May 2nd 2024, this means that you must be registered to vote no later than 11.59pm on April 16th.
A recent change in the law now allows some UK citizens who live abroad to vote.
Voter ID
If you intend to vote in person, you will now need a form of Voter ID. This will have a photo of you on it.
Forms of ID include, things such as a passport, bus pass and driving license. A full list is available here.
If you do not have an acceptable form of Voter ID, then you can apply for a FREE Voter Authority Certificate.
In the local elections in May 2023, over 14,000 people could not vote.
Check to see where you are voting!
The recent boundary changes in Havant Borough have affected more than just which ward yu may now be in, but also there are now some new places to vote.
Do read your polling card and check where it says you are required to vote.
If you are unsure and cannot find your Polling Card, check here.
Can't Vote in person?
Don't worry. There are a couple of alternative ways to vote.
The most popular is a Postal Vote. Find out more about a Postal Vote here!
An alternative method is a Proxy Vote. Click to find out more about Proxy Votes here!
Cast your right to vote!
On 2nd May, in Havant Borough, you will have 2 elections to vote in.
We have the Police & Crime Commisioner and the Local Borough elections.
Once you have chosen the person or persons (up to three this year in the Havant Borough elections) you wish to vote for, place your mark (normally an "X") in the box beside their name.
Important: The information on this page may change over time. Please check with the Electoral Commission for any recent changes.