Have you registered to vote yet? A general election is coming! Don’t miss the chance to register and have your say in the future of our country.
For Canterbury students, Canterbury city council have provided a letter to students about registering to vote, but no matter what campus you are on, the instructions below will provide some information about your opportunity to register to vote.
When do I need to register by?
Midnight Tuesday 26 November.
Am I eligible to vote?
You can register to vote in the General Election if you will be aged 18 or over on the day of the election, and you are a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen.
How do I register to vote?
You can register online to vote. It only takes a few minutes.
As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide your National Insurance number. If you do not have one, you can select ‘I can’t provide a National Insurance number’ and enter ‘student’ for the reason.
Can I register to vote at my term-time and home address?
You may be able to register to vote at both your term-time and home address, however you can only vote once. It is illegal to vote more than once in a general election.
When is the General Election?
Thursday 12 December 2019. Term ends the following day, Friday 13 December 2019.
What should I do if I will not be around on the day of the General Election?
If you will not be around to vote on Thursday 12 December, you can apply for a postal vote.
Who can I contact for more information?
You can contact your local Electoral Registration Office to find out if you’re already registered to vote, or for more information.