Electoral participation
Aberdeenshire Council promotes a number of initiatives to encourage voting and participation in the democratic process, including engagement with school pupils.
To view a filmed debate on democracy featuring pupils from Ellon Academy, click on the links below. Each section shows specific parts of the discussion, and will play in a separate browser window.
Voting in an Election is your chance to help decide who will make decisions on issues that affect you every day.
Who can vote
In order to vote you must be
- on the Register of Electors,
- a British or Commonwealth citizen, or a European Union citizen who is resident in the UK,
- aged 18 or over (EPE and UKPE) or 16 & over (SPE, LGE), and
- not subject to any legal incapacity
How to vote
If you are registered will receive a Poll Card shortly before polling day. This will contain your own unique electoral register reference number and tell you where you should go to cast your vote. However, you do not have to visit a polling station to vote. If you prefer you can arrange to vote by post. If you are unable to vote in person, in certain circumstances, you may be able to appoint a person to vote for you.
Find out more information how to vote.
Contact
For further information on electoral participation, please contact our Election Team.