Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Scrap the right to vote in two separate constituencies at local elections
Closed
186 signatures
What the petition asks
Presently, it is legal to vote in the local elections of two separate local councils if you live in, and are registered in, two different constituencies.
This practice can lead to fraud, with voters able to register at addresses in places they have no physical connection with, to aid their chosen party.
End this practice immediately. It benefits only the few, and potentially jeopardises the voting power of many.
https://www.gov.uk/elections-in-the-uk/local-government
End this practice immediately. It benefits only the few, and potentially jeopardises the voting power of many.
https://www.gov.uk/elections-in-the-uk/local-government
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Sep 2020 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
186
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
16 Mar 2020
Closed
16 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.