Upcoming Elections
Below are the details of any upcoming elections in East Herts.
Parish Elections for Ware (Christchurch Ward) and Buntingford
| Publication of Notice of Election | Wednesday 19 August 2026 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4pm Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4pm Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4pm Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4pm Thursday 27 August 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4pm Friday 28 August 2026 |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
| Postal Vote Application Deadline | 5pm Wednesday 9 September 2026 |
| Voter Authority Certificate Deadline (Voter ID) | 5pm Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
| Proxy Vote Application Deadline | 5pm Wednesday 16 September 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 17 September 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 18 September 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5pm Thursday 24 September 2026 |
| Emergency Proxy Vote Application Deadline | 5pm Thursday 24 September 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7am - 10pm Thursday 24 September 2026 |