County Durham local by-election
Benfieldside ward by-election
This election will be held on Thursday 3 July 2025.
You will have one vote, and can choose from six candidates.
Get ready to vote:
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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.
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Kevin Earley
Labour Party
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Stephen Harrison
Reform UK
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David Lowes
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Stephen Robinson
Independent
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Terry Rooney
Liberal Democrats
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Richard Edwin Simpson
Green Party
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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 Durham County Council on 03000 261212.
Durham County Council
http://www.durham.gov.uk/elections
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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.
- Read more about voting in Great Britain.
- Read more about photo ID.
If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 25 June 2025
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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 18 June 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 Durham County Council on 03000 261212.
Durham County Council
http://www.durham.gov.uk/elections
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