Who can apply for a proxy vote?
You can only apply for a long-term proxy vote if you have a specific reason such as a disability or being overseas. To vote by proxy for just one election, you must have a reason, for example you will be on holiday or away due to work. If you are suddenly incapacitated or taken ill, you can apply to vote by proxy for medical reasons up until 5pm on polling day. To download an application form to vote by proxy, go to our page on how to vote by proxy and select the form that is appropriate to your situation.
• A: Anyone can apply for a proxy vote for a particular election, however you can only appoint a proxy on a permanent basis for certain reasons and you have to have the application form attested by a relevant person, for reasons such as- such as ill health, participating in a full time course or working away • Up to the list of questions • |
You can only apply for a long-term proxy vote if you have a specific reason such as a disability or being overseas. To vote by proxy for just one election you must have a reason, for example you will be on holiday. However, if you are suddenly incapacitated or taken ill, you can apply to vote by proxy for medical reasons up until 5pm on polling day.
You can only apply for a long-term proxy vote if you have a specific reason such as a disability or being overseas. To vote by proxy for just one election, you must have a reason, for example you will be on holiday or away due to work. If you are suddenly incapacitated or taken ill, you can apply to vote by proxy for medical reasons up until 5pm on polling day.