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Update the how-to-vote schema
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<p>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.</p>
<p>If you’re self-isolating, <a rel="external" href="https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk/who-is-at-high-risk-from-coronavirus-clinically-extremely-vulnerable/?src=schema">clinically extremely vulnerable</a>, or do not want to go to the polling station, you can <a href="/how-to-vote?src=schema#postal-voting">vote by post</a> or <a href="/how-to-vote?src=schema#voting-by-proxy">vote by proxy</a>.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2 id="at-the-polling-station">At the polling station</h2>
<p>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).</p>
<p>If you choose to vote in person, make sure you:</p>
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<li>keep to <a href="/government/publications/how-to-stop-the-spread-of-coronavirus-covid-19/how-to-stop-the-spread-of-coronavirus-covid-19?src=schema">social distancing guidelines</a></li>
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<h2 id="if-you-have-covid-19-symptoms-or-have-been-asked-to-self-isolate">If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been asked to self-isolate</h2>
<p>Do not visit the polling station. You’ll be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote instead from 5pm on 27 April.</p>
<p>Do not visit the polling station. Apply for an emergency proxy vote instead. Your proxy can also apply if they develop symptoms.</p>
<p>You can apply until 5pm on 6 May. There are different forms to:</p>
<ul>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/8358?src=schema">apply for an emergency proxy vote in England</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/7528?src=schema">apply for an emergency proxy vote in Scotland</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/8154?src=schema">apply for an emergency proxy vote in Wales</a></li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
- question: Voting in person
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<p>Arrange to <a href="/how-to-vote/voting-by-proxy?src=schema">vote by proxy</a> if there are under 2 weeks until election day and you have not made arrangements.</p>
<p>There’s a different form to <a href="https://www.eoni.org.uk/Vote/Voting-by-post-or-proxy">apply to vote by post in Northern Ireland</a>.</p>
<h3 id="postal-vote-deadlines-for-6-may-elections">Postal vote deadlines for 6 May elections</h3>
<p>You can no longer apply for a postal vote for the elections on 6 May 2021. You can still apply for a proxy vote.</p>
<p>You can no longer apply for a postal vote for the elections on 6 May 2021.</p>
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<h2 id="how-to-apply-for-a-proxy-vote">How to apply for a proxy vote</h2>
<p><a href="/government/collections/proxy-voting-application-forms?src=schema">Apply for a proxy vote</a> using a paper form. You need to send it to your local <a href="/contact-electoral-registration-office?src=schema">Electoral Registration Office</a>.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>There’s a different form to <a rel="external" href="http://www.eoni.org.uk/Vote/Voting-by-post-or-proxy?src=schema">apply to vote by proxy in Northern Ireland</a>. Apply at least 14 working days before election day.</p>
<h3 id="apply-for-an-emergency-proxy-vote">Apply for an emergency proxy vote</h3>
<p>If the proxy vote deadline has passed you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy vote if you both:</p>
<ul>
<li>cannot vote in person because of your employment or a disability</li>
<li>became aware of this reason after the proxy deadline</li>
</ul>
<p>You can apply until 5pm on the day of the election. Fill in a paper form to:</p>
<ul>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/6206?src=schema">apply to vote by emergency proxy based on your employment</a></li>
<li><a rel="external" href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media/6205?src=schema">apply to vote by emergency proxy based on your disability</a></li>
</ul>
<p>An ‘appropriate person’ (for example your employer or a doctor) must sign the application form. Send it to your local <a href="/contact-electoral-registration-office?src=schema">Electoral Registration Office</a>.</p>
<p>You can also <a href="/how-to-vote?src=schema#voting-and-coronavirus">apply for an emergency proxy vote if you or your proxy need to self-isolate because of COVID-19</a>.</p>
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