Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Add a “None of the above” option to ballot papers for all elections
Closed
219 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to pass a law which adds a “None of the above” option at the bottom of all ballot papers in local and general elections, which we would like to be counted alongside votes and published in the results.
We believe this could make it easier to distinguish between people who may not vote out of a lack of interest, and people who may not vote because none of the options are meeting their needs. This policy could allow parties to see how many people want to participate but may not feel represented.
Timeline
| 20 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
219
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
20 Jun 2025
Closed
20 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.