How to vote
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Voting in the Local Elections
Voting in the 2010 local council and district health board elections will take place from 17 September until 9 October 2010. Only those people enrolled to vote by Friday 20 August will get their voting papers sent to them in the mail. Read more »
How to vote at the General Election - an overview
Who can vote? When? Where? How? Read more »
How to make an advance vote
You can cast an advance vote if, for example, you're going to be away on election day, voting on Saturday is against your religion or would cause hardship or serious inconvenience. Read more »
Unable to get to a polling place?
If you are unable to get to a polling place because of special circumstances you may apply to cast a special declaration vote. Read more »
How to vote from overseas
If you will be overseas at the time of a general election or by-election you can still vote by casting a special declaration vote. Read more »
Voting on Election Day – An Employee’s Entitlement to Vote
Section 162 of the Electoral Act 1993 sets out the responsibilities of employers in respect of allowing any employees working on election day time off to vote. Read more »
How to make a special declaration vote
Anyone who is enrolled can cast a special declaration vote if you're outside your electorate on election day or cannot get to a polling place. Read more »
EasyVote information
If you are enrolled about a month before election day, you will receive an EasyVote information pack from the Chief Electoral Office containing essential information and an EasyVote card to make voting easier on the day. Read more »
Information for voters with disabilities
Voters with disabilities can either vote on election day, in advance, or cast a special declaration vote from home. Read more »