2021 - London Assembly Elections Start of official election period and nominations

A year after the London Assembly Elections had to be posponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and measures put in place to prevent the spread of the virus, London is open for business again and preparations are in full swing for what is going to be a very exciting time for all Londoners. 

From 9:00 o'clock this morning and with 45 days to go until election day on May 6th, London Elect is calling on all voters across London to prepare themselves to vote. Nominations can now be submitted for those wishing to stand for Mayor and the London Assembly. The nomination period will end at 16:00 hours on March 30th 2021. It must be noted that campaign spending will be controlled.

To register to vote, you can visit: gov.uk/register-to-vote

How to vote

• In this election, there are three ballot papers and four votes.
• Two votes for the Assembly elections and a first and second choice for the Mayoral election.
• You must make a first choice, or your vote won’t be counted. Each vote must be for a different candidate.
• Your polling station will be open from 7am until 10pm on election day. 
• Before 6 May, you will receive your polling card through your door. This will include details of your named polling station.
• You can also vote by post. You must apply for a postal vote by 5pm on 20 April 2021. 
• Your ballot papers will be sent to you about a week before Election Day. Mark your votes and return them to arrive before 10pm on 6 May 2021.
• You can also vote by proxy. This is when a person you trust votes for your chosen candidates on your behalf if you are unable to make it to the polling station. If you want a proxy vote, your council must receive your application by 5pm on 27 April 2021. The deadline to apply for a proxy vote as a result of an emergency is 5pm, Thursday 6 May 2021.

 To find out more, visit londonelects.org.uk

 

1. This unique form of local government represents the interests of London and Londoners.

London has one Mayor and 25 Assembly Members. The Mayor of London is responsible for running the city, from policing and housing to environment and transport.

The Assembly keeps a check on the Mayor’s work and investigates issues that matter to Londoners.

2. To find out more, visit: londonelects.org.uk
3. Link to 2016 results