UK Parliamentary general election in Great Britain
Guidance and resources for candidates and agents at the UK Parliamentary general election on 8 June 2017 in Great Britain.
An overview document gives instructions on how to use this guidance and who does what at these elections. Read the Overview (PDF)
We have produced a timetable with all of the relevant deadlines for the UK Parliamentary general election in Great Britain on 8 June 2017. View the election timetable for the UK Parliamentary general election on 8 June 2017 (DOC)
Northern Ireland
If you are a candidate or agent in Northern Ireland our Guidance for candidates and agents at the 2015 UK Parliamentary elections in Northern Ireland is still available. Revised guidance for the UK Parliamentary general election on 8 June in Northern Ireland is being drafted and will be provided shortly.
Part 1
Can you stand for election?
This part covers:
- Qualifications for standing for election
- Disqualifications from standing for election
Part 2a
Standing as an independent candidate
This part covers:
- Completing and submitting your nomination papers
- What happens after the close of nominations?
- Appointing your election agent and other agents
- What happens if a candidate dies?
Part 2b
Standing as a party candidate
This part covers:
- Completing and submitting your nomination papers
- What happens after the close of nominations
- Appointing your election agent and other agents
- What happens if a candidate dies?
Part 3
Spending and donations
This part covers:
- How much you can spend
- The activities covered by the rules
- Which donations you can accept
- How to check donations you receive
- What information needs to be recorded and reported
Part 4
The campaign
This part covers:
- Campaigning dos and don'ts
- Using the electoral register and absent voters' lists
- Using schools and rooms for public meetings
- Freepost
- Imprints on campaign publicity material
- Polling day dos and don'ts
- Reporting allegations of electoral malpractice
Part 5
Your right to attend key electoral events
This part covers:
- Attending the opening of postal votes and what to expect
- Attending polling stations and what to expect
- Attending the count and what to expect
Part 6
After the declaration of results
This part covers:
- Parliamentary oath of office or affirmation
- Return of the deposit
- Access to election paperwork
- Submitting your spending returns and declarations
- Questioning the result through an election petition
