How to vote in a general election

If you are voting in person, go to your allocated voting station between 7am and 10pm on election day. Your polling card may help administration.

When you arrive, staff will take your details and cross off your name on their checklist. In Northern Ireland, staff will also ask for a form of photographic ID.

You will be given a ballot paper listing candidates and parties. It will be printed on special paper or feature an official mark and numbered to combat fraud.

Take the ballot paper to one of the booths, which are screened to ensure secrecy.

Put an X in the box next to the name of the person you want to vote for. If you mark any more boxes, your paper will be invalid.

Fold the ballot paper so others cannot see your choice and post it in the ballot box.

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