Bring photo ID to vote on May 4th!

Bring photo ID to vote on May 4th!
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If you're registered and are planning to vote in the local elections on Thursday 4th May, you need to bring voter ID.

What counts as valid photo ID?

  • Drivers Licence (Provisional or Full)
  • Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state or a Commonwealth country
  • National identity card issued by an EEA state

For more information on acceptable voter ID, please visit the electoral commission website.

Voter ID
Find out about the new requirement to take photo ID to some elections in England, Scotland and Wales
Electoral Commission

What am I voting for?

The 4th May elections are for selecting local ward councillors. For most students living on campus, this will be in the Hull Road ward. You can view the candidates for this election here.

Please see the City of York website for more information about elections.

Local elections May 2023 – City of York Council
Details of local elections taking place on 4 May 2023, in York, to elect ward councillors in the City of York Council area.
City of York CouncilCity of York Council