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Sunderland local by-election

Hetton ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 27 November 2025.

This by-election was called because the elected member died.

We are currently aware of two candidates for this position. The official candidate list will be published after 31 October 2025, when this page will be updated. You can help improve this page: add information about candidates to our database.

  • 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 Sunderland City Council on 0191 520 5550.

    Sunderland City Council
    https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
    elections@sunderland.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.

    If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 19 November 2025

  • Register to vote

    You need to be registered in order to vote. If you aren't registered to vote visit https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

    Register before midnight on 11 November 2025 to vote on 27 November 2025.

    Send your postal and proxy vote applications to your local electoral registration team. You can also contact them to find out if you’re on the electoral register, and if you already have a postal or proxy vote.

    Sunderland City Council Electoral Services
    Sunderland City Council
    City Hall
    Plater Way
    Sunderland
    SR1 3AA
    https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
    elections@sunderland.gov.uk

  • Voting by post

    If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until 12 November 2025 to Apply for a postal vote.

    Read more about applying for a postal vote.

    If you have a postal vote, your local council will send your postal voting pack around three weeks before polling day.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Sunderland City Council on 0191 520 5550.

    Sunderland City Council
    https://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
    elections@sunderland.gov.uk

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