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UK General Election Voting Guide: Key Information for Polling Day

Everything voters need to know about ID requirements, polling station rules, and voting options for today's election.

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People queue at a polling station in London, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Voters in the U.K. are casting their ballots in a national election to choose the 650 lawmakers who will sit in Parliament for the next five years. Outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised his own party on May 22 when he called the election. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) - Image ID: 2XFJF60
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Overview

  • Valid photo ID is required to vote in person at polling stations for the first time in a general election.
  • Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm, and voters can find their designated station on their poll card.
  • Options for voting include in-person, by post, or by proxy, with specific deadlines for each method already passed.
  • Children are allowed at polling stations, but pets are generally not permitted unless they are assistance animals.
  • Taking photos inside polling stations is prohibited, and political discussions around the polling area are not allowed.