4 July 2024: General Election information

Information for voters, candidates and agents about the General Election on 4 July 2024

The General Election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024. 

Last updated: 4 June 2024

Important electoral information, including dates and times

A full timetable for the General Election can also be viewed on the Electoral Commission website

Where is my polling station going to be?

You can find out:

When will poll cards be issued?

  • Friday 7 June 

Publication of the Notice of Election

Delivery of nomination papers

  • between 10am and 4pm from Tuesday 4 June until 4pm on Friday 7 June

Publication of the Statements of Persons Nominated

Notice of election agents' names and addresses

Last day to register to vote

  • 11.59pm on Tuesday 18 June

Last day to apply for a postal vote, or change your absent voting arrangements

  • 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 

Last day to apply for a proxy vote

  • 5pm on Wednesday 26 June

Last day to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate

  • 5pm on Wednesday 26 June 

Appointment of poll and count agents

  • Thursday 27 June 

First day to issue replacement lost postal ballot papers

  • Friday 28 June 

Deadline for emergency proxy vote applications

  • 5pm on Thursday 4 July

Polling day

  • 7am-10pm on Thursday 4 July