Parliamentary Election

Information for Candidates

Individuals who wish to stand as a Candidate for election as a Member of Parliament are strongly recommended to read the comprehensive guidance notes issued by The Electoral Commission – please use the link below.

In order to stand as a Candidate the Acting Returning Officer must receive a fully completed Nomination Paper, Consent to Nomination, Home Address form and a deposit of £500 by the deadline for receipt of Nominations, which is 4:00pm on the eleventh working day before the day of the Poll. IF the date of the General Election is Thursday 6th May, then the last day for delivery of Nominations will be 4:00pm on Tuesday 20th April 2010.

Comprehensive Nomination Paper packs are available by clicking on this link.

The following guidance, issued by The Electoral Commission is also available, and it is recommended that all potential candidates read this.

• Full Guidance for Candidates and Agents at a Parliamentary Election


• Expenses Guidance Notes


• Expenses Brief Guide


• Expenses Full Guidance


• Candidates expenses (long campaign) form with notes


• Candidates expenses (short campaign) form with notes


• Declaration Agent UK Parliament


• Declaration Candidate UK Parliament


• Hustings Overview


• Nomination Factsheet

Any further enquiries should be directed to the Electoral Services Manager, County Hall, Newport, PO30 1UD
Telephone: 01983 823342
e-mail: [email protected]

You are advised to view the website of The Electoral Commission, which is regularly updated with information for Candidates and Agents.