Voting in elections

Easy read guide on how to register to vote and how to vote in elections.

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Register to vote

Use this step-by-step, easy read guide to registering to vote.

This guide is an example of an application to register to vote. It will help you to register to vote on GOV.UK.

Registering to vote will let you have your say in local elections, general elections and referendums.

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Quick guide to voting

The My Vote My Choice website has easy read guides on how to:

  • register to vote
  • apply for voter ID
  • vote in person or by post
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Upcoming elections

Find out about elections coming up in Brighton & Hove.