Candidates in Belfast South and Mid Down in the UK Election 2024

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Belfast South and Mid Down

There are 6 candidates standing in Belfast South and Mid Down in the 2024 UK General Election.

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Follow these 3 easy steps to vote in the 2024 General Election

Note: the deadline to register to vote has passed but you can still apply for a proxy vote.

Step 1

You have until 11:59pm on Tuesday, 18th June to register. Don't forget to check you have a valid form of voter ID for voting day.

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Step 2

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Step 3

Vote

Cast your ballot in person between 7am-10pm on July 4th. Find where you should vote using the tool below.

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Who can I vote for in Belfast South and Mid Down?

There are 6 candidates standing in Belfast South and Mid Down. You're allowed to vote for one of those candidates. All of them will appear on your ballot.

Do I need ID in order to vote in the 2024 General Election?

Yes, you need to bring a form of photographic ID in order to vote in person.

You can bring any of the following with you on election day, including an expired ID, as long as the photo resembles you:

U.K. Driving Licence

This can be a full or provisional licence. You must be at least 18 yr old on election day (July 4th) in order to vote.

U.K. Passport

Biometric residence permit (BRP)

Foreign Driving Licence

A driving licence issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands

Foreign Passport

A passport issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country

National identity card

Issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein

Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card

Blue Badge

Anonymous Elector’s Document

Older Person's Bus Pass

An Oyster 60+ card

Freedom Pass

Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC)

60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card

Northern Ireland concessionary travel pass

Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card

PASS Card

National Proof of Age Standards Scheme

Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90)

Voter Authority Certificate

Voter ID FAQs

Can I use an expired ID?

Yes, you're able to use any photo from the list above as long as the photo resembles your current appearance.

What if I'm voting via a proxy?

You or your proxy do not need to provide a photo ID in order to register or cast your proxy ballot. Your proxy will be required to have a valid ID to cast their own ballot though.

Which ID's are not accepted?

18+Student Oyster photo cards, Student ID (college or University), most veteran ID's, birth certificate or a scan or copy of any photo ID.

What if I don't have an accepted photo ID?

You can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate online which provides a form of photo ID to take with you.

What if my name has changed?

Minor name changes such as 'James Baker' to 'Jim Baker' are allowed.

What happens if you cannot show valid ID at the polling station?

If you go to the polling station without the correct ID, you will be asked to come back with valid documentation. If you think your ID has been wrongly rejected, the Electoral Commission says you should notify the presiding officer at the polling station. If this does not resolve the issue, you can raise your concerns with your council's returning officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the election?

The election is on Thursday July 4th 2024.

Do I need to bring ID?

Yes, you will need a form of photo ID in order to vote in person. See the list above for what counts as a valid form of voter ID.

Who can vote in the General Election?

To vote in a general election you must: be registered to vote be 18 or over on the day of the election (‘polling day’) be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen be resident at an address in the UK or living abroad and registered as an overseas voter not be legally excluded from voting.

When can I vote?

Voting in person is open from 7am to 10pm. As long as you're in line you'll be able to vote.

Where do I vote?

Where you vote is called a polling station. You can find your polling station in your polling card which is sent to your address a few weeks before the election.

Can I get time off work to vote?

There is no legal requirement to provide time off to vote so consider planning ahead and voting via a postal ballot or going before or after work.

What if I don't like any candidate?

You can spoil your ballot in protest which will register your disapproval of the available options.

Can I mark my ballot with a pen?

Pencils are provided inside the polling stations, but you can choose to bring your own pen/pencil to cast your vote. There is no legal requirement for ballot papers to be marked with a pencil. Pencils are used for practical reasons. With ink pens there is always a risk that ink may cause some transfer of the mark on the ballot paper when it is folded, potentially leading to the vote being rejected, for example, it looks like they have voted for more candidates than they are entitled to.

Do I have to vote in person?

No, you can also register to receive a postal ballot or a proxy ballot to allow someone to vote in person on your behalf.

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