Elgin City South by-election – postal vote registration reminder
People living in Ward 7 – Elgin City South - are being reminded of the deadline for registering to vote by post in the upcoming by-election.
Voters will be asked to select a new councillor to represent them, and the list of candidates was published recently by Moray Council’s elections office. Four candidates are seeking election following the resignation of Cllr Graham Leadbitter following his election to the UK Parliament.
Those who aren’t registered to vote by post, but want to use a postal vote in this by-election, should apply via the Electoral Registration Officer. Application forms must be received by 5pm on 23 October. Postal voting packs will be issued shortly after, and the elections team is urging early returns.
Postal voters are reminded that registering for a postal vote for the General Election in July does not mean they automatically have one for the by-election, unless they selected the option for all future elections on their request.
Residents in the ward can also register to vote until midnight on 22 October.
Polling cards for those voting in person will be issued shortly, and a list of polling stations has been published on Moray Council’s website. These will open to registered voters from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 November.
The count for the Elgin City South by-election will be held on Friday 8 November 2024, residents can follow the results on Moray Council’s social media channels @MorayCouncil.