Upcoming elections
Voter ID requirements for Elections
For details of upcoming elections and referendums in Lewes and Eastbourne, please select the relevant council tab.
Upcoming elections in the Lewes district
Future Elections
The following elections are currently scheduled to take place in the coming years:
- May 2027 - Lewes District & Parish and Shadow Authority Elections
- May 2028 - Sussex Mayoral Authority
For more information, please visit How to Register to Vote and Guide to voting
Candidates and Agents
If you are looking to stand in future elections and are appointing agents, the link below provides guidance and resources to help you comply with the rules.
You will need to select the relevant location under the 'Where am I' drop down box, and then select the election type you want to receive guidance for in the 'Election type' drop down box. Alternatively, you can use the 'Keyword search' box to look for specific guidance or resources.
Candidates and Agents - Electoral Commission
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - All electors voting in person at a polling station will be required to show Photo ID in order to vote. For more information, please visit our page on the Voter ID Requirements.
Upcoming elections in Eastbourne
Future Elections
The following elections are currently scheduled to take place in the coming years:
- May 2027 - Eastbourne Borough and Shadow Authority Elections
- May 2028 - Sussex Mayoral Authority
For more information, please visit How to Register to Vote and Guide to voting
Candidates and Agents
If you are looking to stand in future elections and are appointing agents, the link below provides guidance and resources to help you comply with the rules.
You will need to select the relevant location under the 'Where am I' drop down box, and then select the election type you want to receive guidance for in the 'Election type' drop down box. Alternatively, you can use the 'Keyword search' box to look for specific guidance or resources.
Candidates and Agents - Electoral Commission
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - All electors voting in person at a polling station will be required to show Photo ID in order to vote. For more information, please visit our page on the Voter ID Requirements.
