From November 2023, the law changed for proxy voting in England.
Changes apply to:
- UK Parliamentary elections, including by-elections and recall petitions
- Local elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
The changes brought about by new legislation are:
- You can now apply online for some types of proxy vote, where someone votes on your behalf. You can apply online here.
- If you apply for a proxy vote, you will need to prove your identity as part of the application process
- Successful applications to vote by post will be in place for a maximum of five years, electors will have to refresh their signature to keep voting by proxy and will be contacted several months before a signature refresh date is due.