Elections and voting
The Electoral Services office oversees the running of Elections for the City and County of Swansea. They are also responsible for managing the Electoral Register.
Photo ID needed for voting
Voters in Wales will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
Changes to voting by post and proxy
Please be aware of changes that are now in place for those electors who are considering applying to vote by post or considering appointing someone to vote on their behalf (known as a proxy).
How do I vote?
In the UK, there are three different ways you can vote.
Student Electoral Registration
As a student, you can register at both your term time address and at the address you live at outside of term time.
Where is my polling station?
Your allocated polling station will be shown on your poll card or alternatively you can use our postcode search.
The electoral register
The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections.
Election results
The results for various types of elections.
Swansea Community Review 2023
The Commission is undertaking a Community Review of the Swansea Principal Council area.
Be a Councillor
Councillors are elected by the community they represent to decide how the council should carry out its various activities.
How we handle your personal data
How we handle your information in Electoral Services.
Electoral Register purchases
Electors can purchase the open register.
Ward map
Find your local ward.