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Medway local by-election

Gillingham South ward

This election will be held on Thursday 6 February 2025.

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

Get ready to vote:

  • 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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  • 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 Medway Council on 01634 332030.

    Medway Council
    http://www.medway.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@medway.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.

  • 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 21 January 2025 to vote on 6 February 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.

    Medway Council Electoral Registration Officer
    Gun Wharf
    Dock Road
    Chatham
    ME4 4TR
    http://www.medway.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@medway.gov.uk

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