At the close of nominations today, 12 candidates are contesting the General Election across the Isle of Wight’s two new Parliamentary Constituencies on Thursday 4 July 2024.
There are 6 candidates in Isle of Wight West, and 6 candidates in Isle of Wight East.
The full’ statement of persons nominated’ for each constituency is attached.
This will be the first General Election since the introduction of photo ID and voters are reminded that if they do not have relevant ID such as a passport or driving license they can apply for a free ID known as a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’ (VAC). The deadline to apply for a VAC is 5pm on Wednesday 26 June. More details can be found on Isle of Wight Council’s photo ID page: Photographic Voter ID (iow.gov.uk)
For voters who may be away or unable to get to the polling station on 4 July, the deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on 19 June and details about how to do this are on the Council’s postal vote page: Postal votes (iow.gov.uk).
People who have moved home recently should check they are on the electoral register and that they will be able to vote. The last date to make changes to the register to be able to vote on 4 July is Tuesday 18 June – details here: Register to vote (iow.gov.uk)
Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll Isle of Wight West (1).pdf
Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll Isle of Wight East (3).pdf
Contact Information
Steve Rackett
Communications & Campaigns Officer
Isle of Wight Council
stephen.rackett@iow.gov.uk
