THE UK GENERAL ELECTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 4 JULY 2024

Are you ready to vote?

We've pulled together the key dates and will be sending weekly emails to keep Essex students informed.

Students make up 10% of the UK voting population. Now is your time to make sure Essex students voices are heard. Now is your time to vote like a student.

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84% of Essex students surveyed plan to vote in the UK General Election.

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The timeline for the UK General Election

22 May

General Election called

18 June

Voter Registration deadline

5pm 19 June

Deadline to apply for a Postal Vote

26 June

Deadline to apply for Voter ID (Voter Authority Certificate)

5pm 26 June

Deadline to apply for Proxy Vote

4 July 7am-10pm

General Election Day

Be ready to vote like a student

Every eligible Essex student has the chance to exercise their democratic right and choose who they want to lead the UK government in the next UK General Election.

Here's what you need to make sure you’re ready to vote like a student:

1.

Check your eligibility

You do not have to be a UK citizen to vote in UK elections.

British, Irish and qualifying Commonwealth citizens resident in the UK can vote in General Elections. Qualifying Commonwealth countries include India, Pakistan, Australia, Sri Lanka, Canada + more.

Check if you’re eligible to vote 👇

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2.

Register to vote by 18 June*

You can be registered to vote at your term-time address and your home address - but you can only vote once.

It takes just 5 minutes + you’ll need your national insurance number.

Register here

3.

Get voter ID by 26 June

You’ll need a valid form of photo ID such as a passport or driving license to vote in the UK General Election. University ID does not count.

NUS has also teamed up with CitizenCard to offer FREE voter ID (usually £18) to students and young people. Check it out here.

Get Voter ID

4.

Vote on the 4 July

You can vote in-person at a polling station (7am-10pm), by proxy (if you cannot get to the polling station on voting day you can request for someone to vote on your behalf) or by post.

Apply for a Proxy or Postal Vote

Going to be away on the 4 July?

If you’re on holiday or away from home, apply for a postal vote or a proxy vote and ensure that your voice is still heard.

The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 19th June.

The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on Wednesday 26th June.

Useful resources

Fact Check

Fact checks about the UK General Election 2024.

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Simple Politics

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My Life My Say

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