2019 European Elections

On Thursday 23 May 2019 European Union Parliamentary elections were held for the area of Hertsmere as part of the Eastern Region. This was for the election of seven Members to the Parliament of the European Union on behalf of the region. This was done using the party list system. 

The count took place at Allum Hall in Borehamwood on Sunday 26 May and was attended by nominees from the political parties. 

Voter turnout was 36.39 per cent. 

The results have now been posted.

Where do I vote?

For the local elections on the 2 May 2019 new ward boundaries were put in place and the same polling stations will be used for the European elections.  You should have received a Polling Card which told you where to vote.

To help identify your polling district, polling station and related details you can use our polling address search page.
The polling stations were open from 7am to 10pm on the day of the election.

What if I can’t get to my polling station?

Our page on Different ways to vote includes details of postal votes (where you can vote in advance of election day by post) and proxy voting (where you can ask someone to vote on your behalf).

• Postal vote applications and changes deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 8 May 2019.
• Proxy vote applications and deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 15 May 2019.

Please ensure that where possible you make any requests well in advance.  There are limited situations where you may be eligible to apply for a late proxy after the deadline, please contact the Elections team for more information.

What if I want to be a candidate?

Nominations for the Thursday 23 May 2019 elections were open from 10am on Tuesday 16 April 2019 until 4pm on Thursday 25 April 2019.

Information on becoming a candidate for the European Parliamentary elections can be found on the Electoral Commission website or from the Regional Returning Officer for the Eastern Region at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/europeanelection.

How do I register to vote?

Please see our page on Registering to Vote and our Registering to Vote Frequently Asked Questions.

The deadline for registering to vote in the Thursday 23 May 2019 European elections was 11.59pm on Tuesday 7 May 2019.

Further election information and official notices

• The formal Notice of Election was published on Monday 15 April 2019.
• Nomination opened on Tuesday 16 April 2019.
• Nominations closed on Thursday 25 April 2019 at 4pm.
• Statement of parties and individuals nominated and notice of poll was published on Friday 26 April 2019.

To see election results and notices please see the links below:

• Election results
• Elections notices

Full election timetable