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Electoral Office NI

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The Electoral Office for Northern Ireland (EONI) is an independent, non-partisan body which assists in running elections and compiling the electoral register.

 Northern Ireland
gov.uk/register-to-vote
Joined March 2013
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The Northern Ireland Assembly and Local Council elections are scheduled for Thursday 6 May 2027. We've published an initial overview of the planned arrangements, including how voting will work and when votes will be counted. Find out more: eoni.org.uk/elections-2027
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Are you registered? It's quick and easy to register to vote online or update your details if you've recently moved house or changed your name. Just go to gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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Turning 17 before 1 December 2026? Get added to the electoral register. Banks, phone companies, etc use register data to verify your identity for key services. Don’t delay, register today at gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Do you know you can register to vote online? It's quick and easy! Don't delay register today! Go to: gov.uk/register-to-vote
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📣 Final week to respond to our Polling Place Consultation. Have your say on proposed Polling Places for the combined 2027 Assembly and Council Elections. eoni.org.uk/consultations Closes 2 Oct 2026.
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If you have a disability you can apply for a permanent postal or proxy vote. Application forms are available online at eoni.org.uk/Vote/Voting-by-p…
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Dr David Marshall, the Chief Electoral Officer, today (18 September 2026) gave notice that Shauna Lynch, a member of the Sinn Féin party, had been returned to fill the vacancy in Faughan District Electoral Area in Derry City and Strabane District Council.
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Dr David Marshall, the Chief Electoral Officer, today (16 September 2026) gave notice that Collette McAllister, a member of the Sinn Féin party, had been returned to fill the vacancy in Sperrin District Electoral Area in Derry City and Strabane District Council.
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Changed your name? It's quick and easy to update it on the electoral register - just go to gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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Have you recently moved house? Don't forget to register to vote at your new address gov.uk/register-to-vote
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⏰ There's still time to take part in our Polling Place Consultation. Share your views on proposed polling places for the 2027 Assembly and Council Elections. eoni.org.uk/consultations Closes 2 Oct 2026.
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Dr David Marshall, the Chief Electoral Officer, today (2 September 2026) gave notice that Paul Boggs had been returned to serve as a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for the West Tyrone constituency eoni.org.uk/news-media/decla…
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The Electoral Office will be closed on Monday 31 August. We will re-open at 9.30am on Tuesday 1 September.
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Are you registered? It's quick and easy to register to vote online or update your details if you've recently moved house or changed your name. Just go to gov.uk/register-to-vote.
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Turning 17 before 1 December 2026? Get added to the electoral register. Banks, phone companies, etc use register data to verify your identity for key services. Don’t delay, register today at gov.uk/register-to-vote
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Do you know you can register to vote online? It's quick and easy! Don't delay register today! Go to: gov.uk/register-to-vote
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📢 2027 Combined Election Polling Place Consultation Have your say on proposed Polling Places for the 2027 Assembly & Council Elections. View & respond: eoni.org.uk/consultations Closes 2 Oct 2026.
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Received an EONI Household Notice? Electors on the Notice marked “Re-registration required” who still live in your household must re-register to vote. If they’ve moved house, let us know. More info at eoni.org.uk/canvass-follow-u…
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Following reform in Great Britain, the Chief Electoral Officer has published a paper on proposed principles for the reform of the Electoral Canvass in Northern Ireland. Download it at eoni.org.uk/about-the-electo…
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The Electoral Office will be closed on Monday 13 July and Tuesday 14 July. We will re-open at 9.30am on Wednesday 15 July.
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