Electoral Registration Officer

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The official responsible for maintaining the electoral register in a local area.

Category: Parliament and elections

Abbreviation: ERO

Also used as: ERO, Electoral Registration Officers, electoral registration office, electoral services team

Source / explainer: Find your electoral registration office

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

An Electoral Registration Officer is responsible for maintaining the electoral register in a local area. Their work includes processing registration applications and keeping the register up to date. The role is important because registration determines who can vote and supports arrangements such as postal and proxy voting.

Related terms

Electoral RegisterThe official list of people registered to vote in an area.
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