How to vote

Voting by proxy means someone else votes on your behalf.  You can apply for a proxy vote for a particular election, for a set period of time or for all future elections.  Anyone can be your proxy as long as they are eligible to vote in the election and they are willing to vote on your behalf. 

You have to provide a reason for needing a proxy vote.  For example, maybe you can't get to the polling station on Election Day because:-

• you are going to be away on holiday
• you have a physical condition that prevents you from getting to the polling place
• the kind of work you do means you can not get to the polling place
• you have to attend an educational course
• you are a British citizen living overseas
• you are a Crown Servant or a member of Her Majesty's Armed Forces

Your proxy will receive a proxy poll card before polling day, giving them details of how and where to vote at the designated polling station. A postal proxy is also available allowing your proxy to vote by post on your behalf, if they can’t get to the polling station.

To apply for a proxy vote you should contact the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or you can download a proxy voting application form.

Applications should be returned directly to the ERO (contact details below) and not to the Comhairle Election Office.