Upcoming elections

This page provides details of when UK elections will be held in our area.

There are currently no elections running. Any newly announced elections will be displayed on this page.

Election cycles

UK-wide Parliamentary General Elections take place a maximum of every 5 years or at short notice when called by Parliament.

Kent County Council, district and parish/town councils and Police and Crime Commissioner elections are held every four years.

• the next Parliamentary General Election must take place by 15 August 2029
• the next all-out district and parish elections in Dover are due to take place in May 2027
• the next Police and Crime Commissioner election is due to be held in May 2028
• the next Kent County Council elections are due to take place in May 2029

By-elections are held when a vacancy arises. They can take place at any time, but county, district and parish or town council by-elections are only held if more than 6 months remain before the next scheduled election. If less than 6 months remain, the seat will stay vacant until the election.

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