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Find out all the ways you can vote in local and general elections and view the results.

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Register to vote

Check to see if you are eligible to vote and if you have not already registered you can do it here.

Voter ID requirements

Find out what ID you will be required to bring to a polling station in order to receive your ballot paper.

Postal voting

If you are unable to vote in person you can apply for a postal vote.

Vote by proxy

Find out what voting by proxy is and how to apply.

Overseas voters

If you are a British Citizen living abroad you can register to vote as an overseas voter.

Parish and Ward by-elections

A by-election was held on 24 October 2024 for Bolnhurst and Keysoe Parish Council (Keysoe Ward). See the results for this and other, previous by-elections here.

Service voters

If you are a member of one of the armed services you can register as a service voter or vote at home as a civilian voter.

Working for Electoral Services

We have more than 130 polling stations across Bedford Borough and we are looking for people who are good communicators, methodical, and quick to learn. 

Previous election results

You can view all previous election results.

Neighbourhood planning referendums

Learn about what a neighbourhood planning referendum is and see planned neighbourhood referendums.

Mayoral Petition Notice

See our legal document related to the total number of electors, petitions and referendums.

Review of polling districts and places

Types of elections

Learn about the different types of elections you can vote in as a resident of Bedford Borough.

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