Appoint somebody to vote on your behalf – proxy voting
If you’re unable to vote in person on polling day, you can appoint someone to vote on your behalf. This is called a proxy. The person you choose must be over 18, registered and entitled to vote in the type of election being held, and should be someone you trust such as a close friend or relative.
Depending on your situation, you might be able to appoint somebody to vote on your behalf at every election.
To apply for a proxy vote, print out and fill in this application form and then either:
- email a scanned/photographed copy as an attachment to elections@southandvale.gov.uk, or
- return it by post using the addresses in the contact us section of this page.
You can apply for a proxy vote at any time until 5pm, on the sixth working day before an election, unless you already have already arranged a postal vote.
Emergency proxy
If an emergency means you can’t get to the polling station on election day you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy. It must be for either a medical emergency or a work reason.
You need to complete and return an emergency proxy application the elections office before 5pm on polling day. The relevant form can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website.
Completed copies can be scanned or photographed and emailed to us using the details in the ‘Contact Us’ section below.
Contact us - Electoral services
01235 422528
(Text phone users add 18001 before dialing)
Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JE
