Runcorn and Helsby Parliamentary Constituency By-Election

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Runcorn and Helsby Parliamentary Constituency By-Election

On Thursday 1 May 2025 there will be a parliamentary by-electi​on for a Member of Parliament for the Runcorn and Helsby constituency.

The (Acting) Returning Officer for the constituency is Halton Borough Council Chief Executive, Stephen Young. The role of the (A)RO is to ensure that the election is administered effectively and that, as a result, the experience of voters and those standing for election is a positive one.

A poll card will be sent to every registered voter in the constituency. This will include polling station details for those voters who do not have a postal or proxy vote in place.

Key Dates

  • The deadline to register to vote is Friday 11 April 2025

Register to vote

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  • The deadline for a Postal Vote Application is 5pm on Monday 14 April 2025

Apply for a postal vote

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  • The deadline for a Voter Authority Certificate is 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025

Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’)

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  • The deadline for Proxy Vote Applications is 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025

Further information is available here: https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/councildemocracy/Elections.aspx