Three ways to vote at the Senedd and Police and Crime Commissioner elections
On Thursday 6 May residents in the Vale of Glamorgan will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them in the Senedd and as Police and Crime Commissioner.
Voters have a range of options for casting their ballot – in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote. The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on 20 April, and for a proxy vote the deadline is 5pm on 27 April.
For those who choose to vote in person, polling stations will be safe places to vote on 6 May.
Voters are encouraged to keep themselves and others safe by:
• Wearing a face covering
• Bringing their own pen or pencil
• Cleaning their hands when entering and leaving the polling station
• Keeping a safe distance
Voters should not attend the polling station if they have symptoms of Covid-19, or if they have been asked to self-isolate.
There will be provisions in place to apply for an emergency proxy vote in case of medical circumstances.
Debbie Marles, Electoral Registration Officer for the Vale of Glamorgan Council, said:“It’s important to make sure your voice is heard at the elections in May, and we are putting measures in place to help you cast your vote safely. You can vote at a polling station, by post or by proxy.
“You can find more information about how to apply to vote by post or proxy on our website.
“However, should you choose to vote, you must be registered in order to have your say at the elections – the easiest way to register is online.”
Rhydian Thomas, Head of the Electoral Commission, Wales said: “The choice on how to vote at the elections is yours – you can have your say in person, by post or by proxy. However if you choose to cast your vote in May, you will be able to do so safely.
“If you’re voting in person, help keep yourself and others safe by following the safety measures that will be in place at the polling station.
“If you decide to vote by post, don’t wait until the deadline to apply. Sending your application now will make sure it is processed early, and your postal vote can be sent to you more quickly once the candidates for the election are confirmed. It’s easy to apply and you can find out how by visiting the Electoral Commission website.”
The deadline to register to vote for the May 2021 elections is midnight on Monday 19 April.
Further information on elections in their area, how to register to vote, or how to apply to vote by post or by proxy is available online.