Polling Station

A place where voters go to cast their vote in person.

Also used as: polling stations, polling station

Source / explainer: Read GOV.UK guidance on voting in person

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

A polling station is the place where voters go to cast their vote in person on polling day. It is usually located inside a polling place such as a school, community centre or public building. Polling stations are managed by election staff and are used to issue ballot papers and record that a voter has voted.

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