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Local Government: Voting Rights

Asked by James NaishLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 50239

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department has issued to local authorities on voter eligibility changes in the Elections Act 2022.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

The Electoral Commission, as the independent electoral regulator, holds responsibility for issuance of guidance for local authorities on electoral registration and voting.

This can be found at - Our guidance | Electoral Commission.

The Electoral Commission also worked (and has continued to work) with voter groups and civil society organisations by providing information and raising awareness on changes to voter registration and eligibility requirements following the passage of the Elections Act 2022.

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