Who can apply for a proxy vote?
You can only apply for a long-term proxy vote if you have a specific reason such as a disability or being overseas.
To vote by proxy for just one election, you must have a reason, for example you will be on holiday.
However, if you are suddenly incapacitated or taken ill, you can apply to vote by proxy for medical reasons up until 5pm on polling day.
A relative/friend has been suddenly incapacitated/taken ill. Can I vote on their behalf?
You can apply to vote by emergency proxy for medical reasons up until 5pm on polling day.
Why do I need to give my date of birth and signature to get a postal or proxy vote?
The Electoral Administration Act 2006 introduced new measures to improve the security of postal and proxy votes. All postal and proxy voters in England and Wales are required to give their date of birth and signature when applying for a postal or proxy vote.
I've been made the proxy for someone. What do I need to do?
It's very simple to vote as someone's proxy. You will be sent a special proxy poll card with details of where you should go to vote.
If you can't attend the polling station you can vote by post.
If you are going to the polling station, just tell the staff there that you are voting as a proxy and they will tell you what to do. Don't forget to take your proxy poll card – this will make it easier for polling station staff to find the right ballot paper.
What happens after I've applied?
Your proxy must go to your local polling station to vote. If your proxy cannot get to the polling station, they can apply to vote for you by post. They can apply to do this up to 11 days before election day. Your proxy will be sent a proxy poll card, telling them where and when to vote. You must let your proxy know how you want them to vote on your behalf, for example, which candidate or which party.
If you are able to go to the polling station on election day, you can still vote in person as long as your proxy has not already done so or has not applied to vote by post for you.
Downloadable proxy application forms
Contact
Electoral Registration Officer
Derby City Council
Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
Telephone: 01332 255478
Textphone: 01332 256666
Email: elections@derby.gov.uk