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Thursday 20 November 2025

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Get ready to vote:

Thursday 7 May 2026

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Get ready to vote:

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

East Sussex local by-election

Ashdown & Conquest division by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 20 November 2025.

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

You will have one vote, and can choose from six 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.

Mayor of Sussex and Brighton Combined Authority

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

We are currently aware of four candidates for this position. The official candidate list will be published after 9 April 2026, 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 Hastings Borough Council on 01424 451087.

    Hastings Borough Council
    http://www.hastings.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@hastings.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 20 November 2025 was 05 November 2025. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.

    Read more about voting by post.

    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 Hastings Borough Council on 01424 451087.

    Hastings Borough Council
    http://www.hastings.gov.uk/
    electoralservices@hastings.gov.uk

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