Who can vote?

To be able to vote in a UK election you must be aged 18 or over and registered on the electoral roll. Not everyone, however, is eligible to vote in all of the elections taking place on 6 May.

Please see below to check which election you are able to vote in.

Mayoral Election

British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth or European Union citizens who are resident in the UK.

Council Election

British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth or European Union citizens who are resident in the UK.

Parliamentary General Election

British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth citizens who are resident in the UK. British citizens registered as overseas electors.