When do these elections take place?
General elections to elect the 650 Members of the UK Parliament (MPs) usually take place every 5 years, although they may take place more frequently in certain circumstances.
What are the Parliamentary constituencies within North Kesteven?
Following the conclusion of the 2023 Parliamentary Boundary Review the district of North Kesteven will now be split between three constituencies of Sleaford and North Hykeham, Grantham and Bourne and Lincoln at a Parliamentary election.
The Acting Returning Officer at North Kesteven District Council is responsible for the election of the MP for the Sleaford and North Hykeham constituency and this constituency covers most of the North Kesteven district, other than those areas listed below under the Grantham and Bourne and Lincoln constituencies.
The Acting Returning Officer at South Kesteven District Council is responsible for the election of the MP for the Grantham and Bourne constituency and this constituency covers the parishes of Culverthorpe and Kelby, Wilsford, Burton Pedwardine and Burton Gorse, Little Hale, Great Hale, Heckington, Aswarby and Swarby, Aunsby and Dembleby, Newton and Haceby, Osbournby, Threekingham, Walcot, Helpringham, Scredington, Silk Willoughby and Swaton.
The Acting Returning Officer at City of Lincoln Council is responsible for the election of the MP for the Lincoln constituency and this constituency covers the parishes of Bracebridge Heath, Skellingthorpe and the East parish ward of Waddington.
At the time of a Parliamentary election the Acting Returning Officer authority will issue the postal votes and be in charge of the polling stations serving electors that live within North Kesteven but fall within each respective constituency.
The extent of each Parliamentary constituency can be viewed as a map.
Who can vote at a UK Parliamentary election?
To vote at the UK general election you must be registered to vote and:
- 18 years of age or over on polling day
- be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen
- be resident at an address in the UK (or a UK citizen living abroad who is registered as an overseas elector)
- not be legally excluded from voting
How is an MP elected?
MPs are elected using the First Past the Post system. Each elector can vote for only one of the candidates standing in their constituency and the candidate who receives the most votes is elected as the MP for that area.
Qualifications for standing as a Parliamentary candidate
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be a qualifying Commonwealth (including British) citizen or a Republic of Ireland citizen.
Disqualifications from standing as a Parliamentary candidate
Please refer to the Electoral Commission’s webpage Part 1 - Can you stand for election - UKPGE on the Electoral Commission website for the full guidance on disqualifications.
Find out more information on the UK Parliament website and Electoral Commission website.
At the time of an election more detailed information for voters, candidates and agents, including the election timetable will be found on our forthcoming election and referendum dates pages.