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How to vote in a general election

The voting process

A voter at a polling station
If you are voting in person, go to your allocated voting station between 7am and 10pm on election day. Your polling card may help administration.
A voter giving election staff his name
An example ballot paper
You will be given a ballot paper listing candidates and parties. It will be printed on special paper or feature an official mark and numbered to combat fraud.
A voter in a voting booth
 A crossed off ballot paper
A ballot paper being put in a ballot box
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