Demystifying Voting
For women who want to vote in upcoming elections and want to find out how.
How to Vote: Demystifying Voting
What elections are there in 2026?
There are plenty of elections coming across Britain, all on Thursday 7th May:
The Scottish Parliament (Holyrood)
The Welsh Senedd
106 English local authorities (all 32 London borough councils, 32 metropolitan boroughs, 15 unitary authorities, two county councils, 25 district councils) and six directly elected mayors in England.)
We need more women’s voices in every democratic space!
Find out how you can get ready to vote, including how to register and choose a candidate to vote for, with our self-led toolkit.
Can I Vote is a great online tool for women who aren’t British citizens to understand which elections they are eligible to vote in.
How to find out if there are elections near you
Who Can I Vote For have created a resource that shows what elections are happening near you and who your candidates are. Click below to find out more. The site is updated as candidates are confirmed, so do check back!