Elections and voting

Apply for a postal vote

Apply to vote by post in elections

Apply for a proxy vote

Apply to vote by proxy at elections

Canvass 2024

The annual canvass checks the right people at every address have registered to vote

Changes to how you vote by post - all you need to know

Changes to how you apply for - and return - your postal vote come into effect for the general election on 4 July 2024

Changes to how you vote by proxy - all you need to know

Changes to how you apply for - and return - your proxy vote come into effect for the general election on 4 July 2024

Changes to overseas voting - all you need to know

Changes to the rules on voting from overseas came into effect on 16 January 2024

Election results

View the election results archive

Election staff

Apply to join our team of temporary election staff

New voting eligibility rules for EU citizens

Information about changes to EU citizens' eligibility to vote

Notice of Inspection of Election Expenses

The Notice of Inspection of Election Expenses has been published following July's general election.

Publication of Verification Number

The law requires the council to publish annually the figure which represents five per cent of registered voters - a figure called the Verification Number.

Register to vote

Register to vote in elections

The electoral register

The electoral register lists everyone who has registered to vote in Rugby

Voter ID

You now need a valid form of photo ID to vote at a polling station

Voting if you have a disability

We offer a range of support to voters with a disability