Edinburgh’s Returning Officer has urged residents to have their say on 12 December, with just days to go until Thursday’s UK Parliamentary Election.
In the Capital, 362, 956 people are currently registered to vote following the registration deadline on 26 November, with around 20,000 residents registering since the notice of election on 8 November.
Of the total electorate, 72,664 have registered for postal votes and, as of 5 December, 46% of these have been returned. However, papers will not be counted until after 10pm on 12 December.
Andrew Kerr, Returning Officer for Edinburgh, said: “As ever, the festive season has come around before we know it – as has the General Election! And just like planning for Christmas Day it’s essential that everyone prepares for 12 December by making sure they know how, where and when to vote.
“Taking part in the democratic process is extremely important and I would also encourage everyone voting by post to make sure they check their postal votes carefully and return them in plenty of time to have their say.”
In the last UK Parliamentary Election in June 2017, the total electorate in Edinburgh was 352,600, with 250,492 votes cast – a turnout of 71%.
Anyone voting by post should make sure that they post their vote as soon as possible.
If you have registered to vote by post, your postal vote must arrive at your Electoral Office in the UK by 10pm on Dec 12, the day of the election.
If you’re unable to post your voting pack in time, you can take it to your local polling station on polling day by 10pm, or to your local Electoral Registration Office before they close.
To vote in the UK Parliamentary Elections on 12 December, voters must be aged 18 or over and either a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen.
Find out more about where, when and how to vote.
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