Elections for the Mayor of London and London Assembly are being held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections 2024
Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections 2024
Elections
There will be three separate contests taking place at the same time. Whether you are voting by post, in person or by proxy, you will have three ballot papers to complete.
You will be voting for:
- The Mayor of London (pink ballot paper): Choose who you want to represent you as the Mayor of London.
- Constituency London Assembly Member (yellow ballot paper): Choose who you want to represent your local area (Brent and Harrow) on the London Assembly.
- London-wide Assembly Member (orange ballot paper): Choose who you want to represent the whole of London on the London Assembly.
In each of these contests, you may vote for one candidate only.
You can find more information on:
Register to vote
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To vote in the London Mayor and London Assembly elections you must:
- be registered to vote
- be 18 or over on the day of the election (‘polling day’)
- be a British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth or EU citizen
- be resident at an address in Greater London
- not be legally excluded from voting
How to register to vote
Registering to vote is required by law and everyone is responsible for registering themselves.
Ways you can vote
There are three ways you can vote in these elections:
- in person at a polling station or
- by post or
- by proxy
Voting in person at the polling station
Before polling day, you will be sent a poll card which will tell you where your polling station is. You can also use our polling station finder if you’re not sure.
You do not need to take the poll card with you to vote, but it will help polling station staff find your address on the voting register.
When you arrive at the polling station, you will be asked for your name and address. Staff will check you are on the register, check your photo ID and then give you three ballot papers.
Voter ID
You must now also produce photo ID in order to vote at the polling station. You only need to show one form of photo ID.
There are a range of photo ID documents that will be accepted. These include:
- Eligible passports
- Eligible driver’s licenses
- Multiple concessionary travel passes
- PASS cards
- A free Voter Authority Certificate
View the full list of acceptable photo ID documents.
Please note:
- Only the original ID document will be accepted at the polling station. A photocopy version or a picture of the original document will not be accepted.
- Expired photo ID documents will be accepted as long as the photograph is still a good likeness of the elector.
- Staff will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the ballot papers or the elections.
Find more information about ID required for voting at elections.
Voting by post
If you have registered to vote by post, the ballot papers will be sent to your address.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for a postal vote for these Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections, the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024. The quickest and easiest way to apply for a postal vote is online.
Apply for a postal vote online
When to return your postal vote
You have until 10pm on polling day, Thursday 2 May, to return your postal vote using the freepost envelope.
If you have left it too late to post your postal vote, you can also hand this in at any polling station or to Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ by 10pm on polling day, Thursday 2 May.
Lost or damaged postal vote
If your postal vote has been lost or damaged, you can collect a replacement between Friday 26 April and 5pm on Thursday 2 May. Replacements can be collected from Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ.
To get your replacement postal ballot, you must bring photo ID and proof of address with you. If you cannot collect your replacement postal vote in person, or if you have any other questions, please contact us.
Voting by proxy
If you’re unable to vote in person you can ask someone to vote on your behalf. This is called a proxy vote.
If you would like to apply for a proxy vote for the Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections, the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
Find more information on how to apply for a proxy vote.
The Returning Officer
The person with overall responsibility for these elections is the Greater London Returning Officer (GLRO). This role is performed by the Chief Officer for the Greater London Authority.
There are fourteen constituencies in London, made up by combining London boroughs. The local constituency is Brent and Harrow, comprising the whole of these two boroughs.
Each constituency has a Constituency Returning Officer (CRO) who is the Returning Officer for one of the member boroughs. The CRO for Brent and Harrow is the Returning Officer for Brent Council, who will be responsible for administering the elections in Brent and Harrow under the direction of the GLRO.
Candidates and Agents
Information for candidates and agents on the Mayor of London or London Assembly elections can be found on the London Elects website.
A list of candidates and agents will be available after the close of nominations which is 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
Election Notices
All Notices will be available to view when published.
Election timetable
| Event | Working days before poll (deadline if not midnight) | Date (deadline if not midnight) |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Not later than 30 days | Tuesday 19 March 2024 |
| Delivery of nomination papers | From the date stated on the notice of election until 4pm on the 24th working day before polling day | On any working day during the hours stated on the notice of election until 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Deadline for delivery of nomination papers | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of election agents | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Publication of first interim election notice of alteration | 24 days | Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Publication of statement of persons (and parties) nominated | Not later than 22 days (4pm) | Not later than 4pm on Tuesday 2 April 2024 |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | 12 days | Tuesday 16 April 2024 |
| Deadline for new postal vote applications and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 11 days (5pm) | 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024 |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 6 days (5pm) | 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Publication of second interim election notice of alteration | Between 23 days and 6 days | Between Thursday 28 March 2024 and Wednesday 24 April 2024 (inclusive) |
| Publication of notice of poll | Not later than 6 days | Not later than Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Publication of final election notice of alteration | 5 days | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents | 5 days | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes | 4 days | Friday 26 April 2024 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of sub-agents | 2 days | Tuesday 30 April 2024 |
| Polling day | 0 (7am - 10pm) | 7am to 10pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt orlost postal votes | 0 (5pm) | 5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 0 (5pm) | 5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 0 (9pm) | 9pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
Last updated 19/04/24
Contact Electoral Services
Contact us about electoral registration and voting, or use our self-service options
Phone:
020 8937 1372
Address:
Electoral Services,
Brent Civic Centre,
Engineers Way,
Wembley HA9 0FJ.
Online:
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