diff --git a/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml b/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml index c3712152a..062bc3790 100644 --- a/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml +++ b/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ faqs: answer: >

Elections and referendums are going ahead during coronavirus (COVID-19), though you may see changes to some processes. You can still vote in person at a polling station.

If you’re self-isolating, clinically extremely vulnerable, or do not want to go to the polling station, you can vote by post or vote by proxy.

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From 5pm on 27 April you’ll also be able to get an emergency proxy vote at short notice if you need to self-isolate shortly before or on election day.

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You may also be able to get an emergency proxy vote at short notice if you need to self-isolate shortly before or on election day.

At the polling station

Because of COVID-19, there will be safety measures in place at polling stations to help you vote safely (for example, a one-way system or restrictions on the number of people allowed in).

If you choose to vote in person, make sure you:

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  • keep to social distancing guidelines
  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate

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    Do not visit the polling station. You’ll be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote instead from 5pm on 27 April.

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    Do not visit the polling station. Apply for an emergency proxy vote instead. Your proxy can also apply if they develop symptoms.

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    You can apply until 5pm on 6 May. There are different forms to:

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    If you’re voting in the Scottish Parliament or Senedd (Welsh Parliament) elections, you must have become aware of the need to self-isolate after 5pm on 27 April.

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    Arrange to vote by proxy if there are under 2 weeks until election day and you have not made arrangements.

    There’s a different form to apply to vote by post in Northern Ireland.

    Postal vote deadlines for 6 May elections

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    You can no longer apply for a postal vote for the elections on 6 May 2021. You can still apply for a proxy vote.

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    You can no longer apply for a postal vote for the elections on 6 May 2021.

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    How to apply for a proxy vote

    Apply for a proxy vote using a paper form. You need to send it to your local Electoral Registration Office.

    Usually, you need to apply for a proxy vote at least 6 working days before election day if you want to vote in England, Scotland or Wales.

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    If you want to vote by proxy on 6 May 2021, your application form must arrive at your local Electoral Registration Office by 27 April at 5pm.

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    You can no longer apply for a proxy vote for the elections on 6 May 2021. You may be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote.

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    There’s a different form to apply to vote by proxy in Northern Ireland. Apply at least 14 working days before election day.

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    Apply for an emergency proxy vote

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    If the proxy vote deadline has passed you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote if you both:

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    You can apply until 5pm on the day of the election. Fill in a paper form to:

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    An ‘appropriate person’ (for example your employer or a doctor) must sign the application form. Send it to your local Electoral Registration Office.

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    You can also apply for an emergency proxy vote if you or your proxy need to self-isolate because of COVID-19.

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