Why do I have to reapply?
Following a change to the law, postal votes can no longer be used indefinitely. They now expire after a maximum period of 3 years.
Postal voters can still register to vote by post for a particular poll, but they can no longer hold a postal vote for longer than three years.
Find out how to renew your postal vote before 31 January 2027
Existing postal voters are being contacted by the Elections Team whose postal votes are due to expire at the end of January 2027.
What you need to do to reapply
The quickest and easiest way is to reapply online.
Affected electors who do not reapply for a postal vote by 31 January 2027 will have their postal vote cancelled. Electors will still be eligible to vote at their local polling station and can reapply for a postal vote again at any time after this date.
How we will contact you
Electors will be contacted via email, post or text message (or via a combination of means) to ensure they have sufficient time to make a new application.
So that you can spot a genuine communication from us:
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The text message sender will be from Hunts DC
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The email title will be ‘ACTION required to continue to vote by post’
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The email sender will be Hunts DC Elections <hunts.dc.elections@notifications.service.gov.uk>
More information
Please contact us if:
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You no longer wish to vote by post (include your name, address and a request to remove your postal vote application). This will stop any reminder letters being sent to you
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You received communication, but you are unable to complete your application online and wish to request a paper form.