Postal Votes
Anyone can choose to vote by post. You don’t need a medical certificate or a letter from your employer.
It’s your choice. Contact the Electoral Registration Office to apply for a postal vote. You can choose to
vote by post at this election only, or for all elections.
You can even have your ballot paper sent to your holiday address. If you want to vote by post at the
European Parliament Elections, you have to submit your application by 5pm on Tuesday 19 May.
Proxy Votes
If you can’t get to the polling station and a postal vote isn’t practical, it may be possible to get a proxy vote. This means that you nominate another person to cast your vote on your behalf. Your proxy can vote in person or by post.
If you think you need a proxy vote, contact the Electoral Registration Office at the above address. If you need a postal proxy, you have to apply by 5pm on 19 May 2009, but for other proxy votes the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 27 May 2009.
Emergency situations – If you become ill unexpectedly after Wednesday 27 May and are unable to vote, you can apply to the Electoral Registration Office for an emergency proxy up until 5pm on polling day - 4 June.
Help and Advice - For further information about registering to vote or applying for a postal or proxy vote, contact the Electoral Registration Office at the address below.
The Electoral Registration Officer
Dunbartonshire and Argyll and Bute
Valuation Joint Board
235 Dumbarton Road
Clydebank G81 4XJ
If you want other information about the European elections, contact the Council on Freephone 0800 5873905
