Voting in the elections
Who can vote
To vote in the Haringey local elections, you must be:
- registered to vote
- 18 or over on 7 May 2026
- a British, Irish, qualifying commonwealth citizen, or qualifying EU citizen
- resident at an address in Haringey
- be legally allowed to vote
Key deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Deadline for receiving applications to register to vote | Monday 20 April 2026, 11.59pm |
| Deadline to apply for a postal vote and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | Tuesday 21 April 2026, 5pm |
| Deadline to apply to vote by proxy | Tuesday 28 April 2026, 5pm |
| Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (free voter ID) | Tuesday 28 April 2026, 5pm |
| Polling day | Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am to 10pm |
| Count | Friday 8 May 2026 |
How to vote
You can vote:
Polling day
You can vote on Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am to 10pm.
You need to show photo ID when voting in person. Check which types of photo ID you can use.
See our find your polling station page if you are not sure which polling station you need to go to vote in person.
We aim to make voting accessible for everyone. Find more information about support available in the polling station.
Common queries
Information if you:
- have recently moved: you can update your address on GOV.UK
- need to remove someone registered to vote at your home: you can let us know using our online form
- have changed your name: contact electoral services with evidence of your new name, such as a marriage certificate or deed poll
Contact customer services: electoral services
Phone
Contact online
See also
Address
Electoral services
George Meehan House
294 High Road
Wood Green
N22 8YX
United Kingdom