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Elections in your area

Thursday 18 June 2026

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

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Thursday 25 June 2026

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

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There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.

UK Parliamentary by-election

Aberdeen South constituency by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 18 June 2026.

This by-election was called because the elected member was elected member of the scottish parliament, and cannot hold both positions..

You will have one vote, and can choose from seven candidates.

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  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

Aberdeen City local by-election

George St/Harbour ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 25 June 2026.

There is one seat up for election, and you can choose from nine candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses Single Transferable Vote.

    Rank the candidates by your preference: 1, 2, 3… You don't have to rank all the candidates, but you must at least mark your first choice.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

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    You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.

    If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call Aberdeen City Council on 01224 045450.

    Aberdeen City Council
    https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
    elections@aberdeencity.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote .

  • You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

    You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 18 June 2026 was 02 June 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections."

    Read more about voting by post .

    Ballot papers for the election on 18 June 2026 will not be printed until after 20 May 2026.

    If you are away from home before or shortly after 20 May 2026, and will not return before polling day, your postal vote will not reach you in time for you to use it. In this case, you should consider applying for a proxy vote instead.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Aberdeen City Council on 01224 045450.

    Aberdeen City Council
    https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
    elections@aberdeencity.gov.uk

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