Can I take children or pets to a polling station?
Summary
People in some parts of England are preparing to vote for councilors and mayors on May 1. Voting rules vary, but all voters have to vote in their local polling station, can't take pictures inside the station, and must not reveal how others voted.Key Facts
- England's voters are set to elect councilors and mayors on May 1, and voters in Runcorn and Helsby will also choose their new MP.
- Once registered, a voter receives a polling card with details on where and how to vote.
- Photo ID is required at the polling station, and only the local polling station can be used for voting.
- Staying in line even after the polling station has officially closed at 22:00 means you can still vote.
- Writing tools are made available at the polling station, but you're allowed to bring your own.
- It's illegal to take pictures inside polling stations to maintain voting secrecy. Doing so could result in a fine or jail time.
- Discussions about candidates or political parties inside polling stations aren't allowed to maintain neutrality.
- While voting isn't mandatory in the UK, some people choose to cast a 'spoilt vote' as a form of protest which is recorded but doesn't count towards any candidate.
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