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Andrew McQuarrie

Do I need my polling card to vote in the 2019 UK General Election?

You've only gone and lost your bloomin' polling card, haven't you? Or perhaps you're going straight from work to the polling station are have forgotten to bring it.

Well, calm down, don't panic - there's good news. We've looked at the rules about whether you actually need the polling card to be able to vote in the 2019 General Election.

And even if your polling card is hiding in a dusty old drawer, or buried deep in a bin somewhere, you'll still be able to vote.

That's because you don't actually need to bring your polling card to the polling station, according to the government's official advice.

How to vote in a General Election

However, we have put together a more detailed guide of your options if you have lost or never received your polling card.

The gov.uk website explains rules to follow as you gear up to vote.

What should I do when I get to the polling station if I don't have my card?

When you arrive at the polling station, according to the government, you should give your name and address to the staff.

You'll then be given a ballot paper containing the list of the people, parties or options you can vote for. And this is why you'll be given a pencil, not a pen.

You don't need to bring any ID with you - only Northern Ireland residents need to show ID before voting.

Many people are asking the question of whether they can vote online.

For the latest news in and around Bristol, visit and bookmark Bristol Live's homepage.

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