Proxy Vote

A voting arrangement where someone votes on behalf of another registered voter.

Also used as: proxy votes, vote by proxy, voting by proxy, proxy voting

Source / explainer: Read GOV.UK guidance on proxy voting

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

A proxy vote is an arrangement where a registered voter appoints another person to vote on their behalf. It may be used where a voter cannot vote in person, subject to the relevant rules and application process. Proxy voting can interact with postal voting if the proxy votes by post.

Scroll to Top