When the election is and key election information
There is an election on Thursday 1 May 2025, for the Combined Authority Mayor.
The deadline to register to vote for this election is midnight Friday 11 April 2025.
The deadline to apply:
- for a new postal vote, or change an existing postal vote is 5pm, Monday 14 April 2025
- for a proxy vote is 5pm, Wednesday 23 April 2025
- for a voter authority certificate (voter ID) is 5pm, Wednesday 23 April 2025
How to vote at a polling station
Notices
The notices are on the West of England Mayoral Election website.
Standing at this election
Guidance and information on how to stand as a candidate are on the information for candidates page on the West of England Mayoral Election website.
Contact us
For queries about how to vote at this election:
- email: electoral.services@bristol.gov.uk
- Phone: 0117 922 3400
What the UK election changes for EU citizens are and who it affects.
There have been changes for EU citizens in some UK elections that affect which elections EU citizens can vote in and stand as a candidate in.
The changes follow the UK's departure from the European Union and were introduced as part of the Elections Act.
They came into effect after 7 May 2024 and apply to:
- local elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
What has changed
You will now only be able to register, vote or stand as a candidate in these elections if:
- you're a citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Spain who:
- is a resident in the UK
- has permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man
- does not need permission
- you're a citizen of any other EU country who on, or before 31 December 2020:
- was legally a resident in the UK
- had permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man
- did not need permission, and this has continued without a break
EU citizens cannot vote or stand as a candidate in UK Parliament elections.
If you have a letter or email about your eligibility to vote
We're reviewing the eligibility of current EU citizens who are registered to vote.
As part of this review, we're contacting EU citizens to either tell them:
- they're still eligible to vote in some UK elections
- we're not sure if they're eligible to vote in some UK elections, and asking them to provide information that we can use to confirm if they're eligible
If we tell you that you're still eligible to vote
You don't need to do anything.
You'll remain eligible and you can vote in upcoming elections in your area, excluding UK Parliament elections.
If we ask you to provide information to confirm your eligibility
You'll be asked if you meet the eligibility criteria. Your response will only be shared with the Electoral Registration Officer.
To confirm your eligibility, you'll need to either:
- go to the GOV.UK website, details on how to log in will be included in the letter or email from us
- complete a paper form and return it to us: this form will be included in the letter or email from us
If you confirm you do not meet the eligibility criteria, or you do not provide the details we ask for, you'll no longer be eligible to vote in:
- Local elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
Contact us
- Email: electoral.services@bristol.gov.uk
- Phone: 0117 922 3400
For more information, visit the Electoral Commission's website.
UK parliamentary (general election) results for Bristol.
An election to choose Members of Parliament was held in Bristol on Thursday 4 July 2024.
Map of results by constituency
Bristol Central
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 62,735
Turnout: 69.4%
Watch a webcast of the Bristol Central result declaration on Youtube.
| Candidate | Party | Number of votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARKE Robert Vernon | Reform UK | 1,338 | |
| COOMBES Nicholas John | Liberal Democrats | 1,162 | |
| DEBBONAIRE Thangam Elizabeth Rachel | Labour Party | 14,132 | |
| DENYER Carla | Green Party | 24,539 | Elected |
| KEEN Kellie-Jay | Party Of Women | 196 | |
| WILLIAMS Samuel | The Conservative Party Candidate | 1,998 |
Total number of votes:43,365
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) want of an official mark | 3 |
| (b) voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 28 |
| (c) writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 2 |
| (d) being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 132 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 165
Bristol East results
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 75,917
Turnout: 61.8%
Watch a webcast of the Bristol East result declaration on Youtube
| Candidate | Party | Number of votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARAFAT Wael Mustapha | Independent | 257 | |
| CONAGHAN Dan | The Conservative Party Candidate | 6,435 | |
| DUNNAGE Claire | Social Democratic Party | 555 | |
| MCCARTHY Kerry Gillian | Labour Party | 20,748 | Elected |
| SIDDIQUE Farooq Ahmed | Independent | 1,259 | |
| STAFFORD-TOWNSEND Ani | Green Party | 14,142 | |
| SUTCLIFFE Tony | Liberal Democrats | 2,713 |
Total number of votes:46,109
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) want of an official mark | 4 |
| (b) voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 78 |
| (c) writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 2 |
| (d) being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 761 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 845
Bristol North East results
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 70,076
Turnout: 60.1%
Watch a webcast of the Bristol North East result declaration on Youtube
| Candidate | Party | Number of votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALI Asif | Independent | 1,029 | |
| EGAN Damien James | Labour Party | 19,004 | Elected |
| FRANCIS Lorraine Antoinette | Green Party | 7,837 | |
| HARRIS Louise | Liberal Democrats | 1,964 | |
| HULSE Rose | The Conservative Party Candidate | 6,216 | |
| NEW Anthony Michael | Reform UK | 5,418 | |
| SMART Dan | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 399 | |
| TRUEMAN Tommy | Social Democratic Party | 122 |
Total number of votes:41,989
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) want of an official mark | 0 |
| (b) voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 36 |
| (c) writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 2 |
| (d) being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 122 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 160
Bristol North West results
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 74,869
Turnout: 65.1%
Watch a webcast of the Bristol North West result declaration on Youtube
| Candidate | Party | Number of votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOOCH Caroline Louise | Liberal Democrats | 4,159 | |
| JONES Darren | Labour Party | 24,058 | Elected |
| O`CONNOR Scarlett | Reform UK | 4,863 | |
| PAGE Mary | Green Party | 8,389 | |
| SAUNDERS Laura | The Conservative Party Candidate | 6,773 | |
| SMITH Ben | Social Democratic Party | 222 |
Total number of votes:48,464
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) want of an official mark | 0 |
| (b) voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 54 |
| (c) writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 4 |
| (d) being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 206 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 264
Bristol South results
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 75,533
Turnout: 57.7%
Watch a webcast of the Bristol South result declaration on Youtube
| Candidate | Party | Number of votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| BREITNAUER Jai | Green Party | 10,855 | |
| BRENNAN Liz | The Conservative Party Candidate | 4,947 | |
| BROWN Andrew Charles | Liberal Democrats | 2,721 | |
| NORTON Neil | Social Democratic Party | 164 | |
| SMYTH Karin | Labour Party | 18,521 | Elected |
| VISICK Richard | Reform UK | 6,195 |
Total number of votes:43,403
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) want of an official mark | 0 |
| (b) voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 54 |
| (c) writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 2 |
| (d) being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 123 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 179
Local councillor election result for Horfield Ward.
An election to choose a local councillor for Horfield Ward was held in Bristol on Thursday 4 July 2024.
Vacant seats: 1
Electorate: 9,729
Votes cast: 5,956
Turnout: 61%
Watch a webcast of the Horfield Ward result declaration on Youtube.
| Candidate | Party | Number of votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON Carole Anne Jean | Labour Party | 2,367 | Elected |
| LOCK Roxanne | Liberal Democrats | 407 | – |
| MEARES Anna | Green Party | 2,264 | – |
| MOLINS Joan | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 83 | – |
| SCOTT Sharon Anne | Conservative Party | 778 | – |
| Rejection reason | Number of rejected ballot papers |
|---|---|
| (a) want of an official mark | 0 |
| (b) voting for more candidates than voter was entitled to | 8 |
| (c) writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| (d) being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 54 |
Total number of rejected ballot papers: 62
How our accessibility areas can help voters with disabilities and provide a private space for carrying out voter ID checks
All of our polling stations have a dedicated accessibility area for citizens who might need additional support to vote, or an area of privacy to carry out a voter ID check.
Speak to our Election staff when you arrive at your polling station. They can help you use the accessibility area or offer assistance.
Mobility impairment
- A voting booth that is wheelchair friendly
- Chair can be provided to be used while voting
- Folder containing polling station signs and posters with other voting information
- Pencils with additional grip
- Assistance to mark your ballot paper
Visual impairment
- Enlarged printed ballot paper
- Braille voting device
- Magnifying glass
- LED light
- Pencils with additional grip
- Audio voting device (pre-book is advisable)
- Online text only version of the ballot papers (use with text to speech apps)
- Folder containing polling station signs and posters with other voting information
- Assistance to mark your ballot paper
Hearing impairment
- Good lighting within our polling stations
- Folder containing polling station signs and posters with other voting information
- Assistance to mark your ballot paper
Neurodiversity
- pdf A voting guide in Makaton(2.30 MB)
- Space to take your time to vote
- Pencils with additional grip
- Folder containing polling station signs and posters with other voting information
- Assistance to mark your ballot paper
Online videos
- BSL video: what will happen at the polling station (Electoral Commission UK)
- Quick guide to voting: applying for free voter ID (Electoral Commission UK)
Equipment available on request
We have a limited supply of audio voting devices, so we recommend that you request it before polling day.
If you make a request at your polling station on election day, you may have to wait if someone else is already using it.
Request accessibility equipment at a polling station. We will send you a confirmation as soon as we can.
Contact information
If you have any questions or you have difficulty using our online form, contact us:
- Email: electoral.services@bristol.gov.uk
- Phone: 0117 922 3400