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General Election candidates confirmed
A general election is taking place in the UK on Thursday 12 December 2019.
At a general election you have one vote to choose a candidate to represent your constituency in the House of Commons.
The candidates for the three constituencies in Brighton & Hove have now been confirmed:
- Brighton Kemptown (which extends into Lewes District and includes Peacehaven)
- Brighton Pavilion
- Hove
Key deadlines
- Tuesday 26 November: Last day to register to vote
- Tuesday 26 November (5pm): Last day for us to receive your postal vote application
- Wednesday 4 December (5pm): Last day for us to receive your proxy vote application
- Thursday 12 December: Election day
For more information please go to the elections pages on our website.
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Plan ahead for a general election
A general election is taking place on 12 December. Plan ahead to make sure you meet the tight deadlines to register to vote or apply for a postal vote.
People without an address can register to vote
If you are currently homeless, rough sleeping or in temporary accommodation you are still entitled to vote in the general election next month.