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Guide to voting
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On the day
Handing over polling card to election officialsOfficials cross name off voters checklistA ballot paper is stamped

At the polling station you do not have to show your polling card, but it may help officials.

To guard against duplicate voting, your name will be crossed off a checklist.

Your ballot paper will be stamped to validate it and numbered to combat fraud.

Voters in polling boothsPlacing a cross by the chosen candidatePlacing the completed paper in the ballot box

Take the paper to one of the polling booths, which are screened to ensure secrecy.

Put an X in the box next to the name of the candidate you want to vote for.

Then fold the ballot paper with your choice on the inside and post it in the ballot box.