Emergency proxy voting

If you can’t vote in person in the local elections on Thursday 6 May, for example because you're self-isolating, someone can vote for you. You can tell them who to vote for. This is called a proxy vote.

You can use the Application to vote by emergency proxy in England based on COVID-19 to apply for an emergency proxy (someone else voting on your behalf) if you are unable to vote in person at your polling station because you are self-isolating as a result of government or medical advice. You can apply until 5pm on Thursday 6 May 2021.

In addition, you can use the application form to change an existing long-term proxy or proxy for a particular election, if they are unable to vote in person on your behalf because they are self-isolating a result of government or medical advice. You can apply until 5pm on Thursday 6 May 2021.

You must be already registered to vote, before applying for an emergency proxy vote.

The application form can be accessed here.

The form needs to be returned to your local electoral registration office.  You can find their details at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voter

The details of the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections including candidates can be accessed here:www.leicspcc-election.co.uk/

On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in Leicestershire will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at Leicestershire County Council. Details of the candidates who are standing for election where you live can be accessed here:www.leicestershire.gov.uk/about-the-council/how-the-council-works/elections/election-2021-information

Following the postponed elections last year, the North Evington by-election will now take place on Thursday 6 May 2021. Details of persons nominated can be accessed here: www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/elections-and-voting/north-evington-by-election/